Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Namibia  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Republic of Namibia |
Continent  | Europe | Africa |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Windhoek |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 22° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 17° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Namibia is 825,615 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Namibia by 761,026 sq km. Latvia is around 12.78 times smaller than Namibia.
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 825,615 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 761,026 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 318,772 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 293,834 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | Negligible |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Windhoek |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Namibian |
Official Languages  | Latvian | English |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 87.9 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Namibia are called Namibian.
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Namibian dollar |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | NAD |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +371 | +264 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .na |
Start of Week  | Monday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | NA |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | Namibia, Land of the Brave |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | Namibia, Land of the Brave |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Oryx |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | African Fish Eagle |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Welwitschia Mirabilis |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Blue, red, green, white and yellow |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 02:11 AM | 02:11 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+2 (Central Africa 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 [02:11 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Namibia is [02:11 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
So the current time and date in Latvia and Namibia 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 Namibia as of 2023 is estimated to be around 2,604,172.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 722,422 less people than Namibia.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Namibia is 1.68%.
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 24.1 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 72.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 3.74 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Windhoek |
Current Time | 02:11 AM | 02:11 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 2.80 Degree Celsius | 22.89 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.03 km/hr, 0 Degree | 3.09 km/hr, 160 Degree |
Humidity  | 96 % | 42 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 3.25 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 521.27 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 348.11 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 28.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | HIV/AIDS (117.4 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( 18.5 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 22 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 9.73 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 2.39 (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 117.4 people per 100,000 people in Namibia, are dying of HIV/AIDS, 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 Namibia, spent [ 9.38% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Namibia |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 43.8 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 17% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 5.93 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Latvia, are 1.43 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Namibia.
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