Latgale

Latgale is the historical land of Latvia.

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  Latgale location
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  Coat of arms of Latgale
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  Official flag of Latgale

This is a region in the east. It is located to the north of the Daugava River.

The territory of Latgale appears in the 12th and 13th centuries. After 1561, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth ruled. And then the Russian Empire (1772-1918).

The name of the area was "Inflanty". The name "Latgale" was invented by the Latgalian writer Francis Kemps (1876–1953) in 1900. It was originated from the ancient term "Lotigolu".

Latgale is 22% of Latvia.

The highest point is 289 meters (Great Linden Hill).

Latgale is called the land of blue lakes. There are more than 2000 lakes in Latgale.

Latgale has very beautiful nature. Winters are always harsh. A lot of snow.

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  Winter in Latgale

Main cities are Daugavpils, Rēzekne, Jēkabpils.

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  Daugavpils
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  Rēzekne
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  Jēkabpils