The Republic of Latvia is part of a region in northern Europe called the Baltic States. This geographical concept is the answer to the question of which sea washes Latvia.
Amber coast
The Baltic Sea is inland and belongs to the water basin of the Atlantic Ocean. The peculiarity of the Baltic is its location - the sea juts out especially deep into the mainland. The main wealth of the Latvian sea is the deposits of fossilized resin of relict trees, which is called amber. This ornamental stone is used in the production of bijouterie and jewelry, souvenirs, and its especially large and valuable specimens are classified as precious stones and are considered a national treasure. In addition, the Baltic Sea is rich in commercial fish and seafood. The length of the Baltic coast in Latvia is over 500 kilometers.
Under the blue flag …
The main Baltic resorts are concentrated in the region of the cities of Jurmala, Vetspils and Liepaja. Here are the famous beaches, the main feature of which is considered to be velvet sand dunes, green pine trees on the seashore and special purity and coolness of the water, refreshing on the hottest day. Even at the height of summer, thermometers remain in the local water at a modest level of +22 degrees, and the ideal ecological situation of Latvian beaches allows them to join the ranks of the holders of the Blue Flag Certificate.
Unlike Jurmala, whose resorts are concentrated on the shores of the Gulf of Riga of the Baltic Sea, Liepaja is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea itself. The constant sea breeze became the reason for the unofficial name of Liepaja. Locals call it the place where the wind was born. When asked which seas in Latvia, travelers who have been here answer - windy and salty, because sea spray on the lips is the main sign of a walk along the Baltic coast.
Interesting Facts
- Amber is about 700 thousand years old. It was then that the glacier engulfed Europe, and the resin of the trees turned to stone.
- The Baltic Sea is much younger, and in its present form it arose only four thousand years ago.
- Many rivers flow into the Baltic, the largest of which are the Neva, Neman and Western Dvina.
- The deepest point in the sea is at around 470 meters.
- The magnitude of the tides in the Baltic does not exceed the 20-centimeter level.
- Drifting ice can appear in different parts of the sea until June.
