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Guide to Riga Latvian Phrases Famous Lats

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Riga has many fantastic attractions and must-see sights that you shouldn't miss during your visit. For more information, the check out our informative Guide to Riga Section.
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Sveiki! It is a great sign of respect ,and will get you a long way with the locals, if you take 30 minutes or so to read through and try to remember some of these Latvian phrases - good luck!!
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Charles Bronson: Regarded by many as the personification of the tough guy, Bronson starred in the war epic "The Great Escape" in 1963. There are many Latvians who now claim him as one of their own, but neighbouring Lithuania appear to have a stronger case. Bronson died in 2003, aged 81.
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