Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Latvia  | Sri Lanka  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Latvia | Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Riga | Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Colombo |
Latitude  | 57° 0′ 0″ N | 7° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 25° 0′ 0″ E | 81° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Latvia is 64,589 sq km, and the total area of Sri Lanka is 65,610 sq km. Latvia is smaller than Sri Lanka by 1,021 sq km. Latvia is around 1.02 times smaller than Sri Lanka.
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 64,589 Sq km | 65,610 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,021 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 24,938 Sq Mile | 25,332.20 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 394.20 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.09 % | 4.4 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Riga | Colombo |
Demonyms  | Latvian, Lettish | Sri Lankan |
Official Languages  | Latvian | Sinhala, Tamil |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary republic | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 64 % | 70.2 % |
The people of Latvia are called Latvian, Lettish, and the people of Sri Lanka are called Sri Lankan.
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Sri Lankan rupee |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | LKR |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +371 | +94 |
Internet TLD  | .lv | .lk |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | LV | LK |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Dievs, svētī Latviju! | ශ්රී ලංකා මාතා (Sri Lanka Matha) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | God Bless Latvia! | Mother Sri Lanka |
National Animal  | White Wagtail | Lion |
National Bird  | White Wagtail | Sri Lanka Junglefowl |
National Flower  | Oxeye Daisy | Blue Water Lily |
National Sport  | Ice Hockey | Volleyball |
National Colors  | Carmine and white | Blue and yellow |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 10th April, 2025 | Yet to Update |
Current Time  | 06:11 AM | Yet to Update |
Timezones  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) UTC+3 (Eastern European Summer Time) | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+2 (Eastern European Time) | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard 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 [06:11 AM], [Thursday, 10th 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 Sri Lanka as of 2023 is estimated to be around 22,037,000.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Latvia had 20,155,250 less people than Sri Lanka.
The annual Population Growth in Latvia is -0.67% and the annual population growth in Sri Lanka is 0.42%.
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.9 % | 15.8 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 68.2 % | 73.3 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 19 % | 10.8 % |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Rīga | Yet to Update |
Current Time | 06:11 AM | Yet to Update |
Current Weather  | Light Snow  | Yet to Update |
Current Temperature  | 0.02 Degree Celsius | Yet to Update |
Wind Speed  | 10.8 km/hr, 360 Degree | Yet to Update |
Humidity  | 68 % | Yet to Update |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.47 (Births Per Woman) | 1.97 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 210.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 151.7 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 84.5 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 65.45 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 2.8 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 5.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (425 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (123 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Breast cancer ( 25 people per 100K population) | Self-harm ( 14 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 9.8 (people per 100K population) | 11.5 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 20.12 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 13.96 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.19 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (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 123 people per 100,000 people in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka, spent [ 4.07% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Latvia | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 35.6 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 24.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 10.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 13.09 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 2.83 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 2.29 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Sri Lanka.
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