Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Afghanistan  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Kabul |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 34° 31′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 69° 11′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Afghanistan is 652,867 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Afghanistan by 588,278 sq km. Latvia is around 10.11 times smaller than Afghanistan.
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 652,867 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 588,278 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 252,073 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 227,135 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Kabul |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Afghan |
Official Languages  | Latvian | Pashto, Dari |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary totalitarian provisional theocratic Islamic emirate |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Islam |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 99.7 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Afghanistan are called Afghan.
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Afghan Afghani |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | AFN |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +93 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .af |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | AF |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Dā də Bātorāno Kor |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | This Is the Home of the Brave |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Snow Leopard |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Golden Eagle |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Tulip |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Buzkashi |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Black, red, green and white |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Monday, 14th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 08:46 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+4:30 (Afghanistan Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Latvia is [08:46 AM], [Monday, 14th April, 2025 ].
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Latvia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 1,881,750, and the total population of Afghanistan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 42,239,854.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 40,358,104 less people than Afghanistan.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Afghanistan is 2.96%.
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 28.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 68.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 2.32 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 08:46 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 11.13 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 4.63 km/hr, 170 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 69 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 4.52 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 329.56 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 203.02 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 44.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (105.8 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 15.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 24.1 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 4.13 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.03 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Latvia, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 425 people per 100,000 people in Latvia, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 105.8 people per 100,000 people in Afghanistan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Latvia, spent [ 9.04% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Afghanistan, spent [ 21.83% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Afghanistan |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 40.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 19.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 0.02 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.27 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Afghanistan.
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