Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Greece  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Hellenic Republic |
Continent  | Europe | Europe |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Athens |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 39° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 22° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Greece is 131,957 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Greece by 67,368 sq km. Latvia is around 2.04 times smaller than Greece.
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 131,957 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 67,368 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 50,949 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 26,011 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 1.51 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Athens |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Greek, Hellenic |
Official Languages  | Latvian | Greek |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary parliamentary republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 93 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Greece are called Greek, Hellenic.
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Euro |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | EUR |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +371 | +30 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .gr |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | GR |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Ύμνος εις την Ελευθερίαν (Ymnos eis tin Eleftherian) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | Hymn to Liberty |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Dolphin |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Phoenix |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Bear's Breech |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Blue and white |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 01:34 AM | 01:34 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | 211 days |
The current time and date in Latvia is [01:34 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Greece is [01:34 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Latvia and Greece are same.
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 Greece as of 2023 is estimated to be around 10,361,295.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 8,479,545 less people than Greece.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Greece is -0.56%.
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 12.7 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 67.9 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 19.4 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Athens |
Current Time | 01:34 AM | 01:34 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 2.80 Degree Celsius | 13.79 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.54 km/hr, 220 Degree | 3.13 km/hr, 183 Degree |
Humidity  | 96 % | 69 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 1.43 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 97.41 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 43.27 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.3 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (201 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Parkinson disease ( 25 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 7.3 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.09 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.08 (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 201 people per 100,000 people in Greece, 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 Greece, spent [ 9.17% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Greece |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 31.3 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 28% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.12 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.15 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in Greece.
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