Riga Planning Region

Riga Planning Region is the capital region of Latvia. Its location in the centre of the Baltic states, bordering with European and Eastern cultures, has formed Riga region as a dynamic and competitive metropolitan region of Northern Europe. Riga Planning Region has a population of almost 1 million which is more than 1/2 of the total number of residents of Latvia and accounts for approximately 2/3 of Latvias economic value it makes the metropolitan region as a driving force of all Latvian economy, education, science, tourism, sports and cultural life. Region strengthens the role of Riga as a global-oriented Baltic metropolis and promotes international competitiveness. Region is composed of 9 municipalities capital city of Riga, along with neighbouring resort city Jurmala and regional center Sigulda, as well as other municipalities with development centers of metropolitan importance adjacent to the city of Riga. Due to their placement and relatively comfortable reach of Riga, stro...