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Facts & Figures
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City Card
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Available at hotels, Riga International Airport, Freeport of Riga, Riga International Train Station, Riga International Bus Station, and Riga Tourism Co-ordination and Information Center
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Language
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Latvian
English is widely spoken
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Currency
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The Latvian national currency is the Lats (Ls or LVL);
1Lats=100 santims. Major credit cards are widely accepted.
www.xe.com/ucc
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Opening hours shopping/ banking
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Shops: Mon-Fri: 10am - 7pm, Sat/Sun: 11am - 6pm.
Malls are open 7 days a week 10am-10pm.
Banks: Weekdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Climate
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Riga has a moderate climate.
July is the warmest month, average temperature of +17,5C, but it can get as warm as +30C.
Winters are snowy with an average temperature of -4,9C, but can sometimes drop well below -20C (weather forcast: www.meteo.lv)
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Tipping/Tax
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Approximately 10%
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Website
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www.rigatourism.com
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Transportation to/from the airport
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Taxis, shuttle services, buses and limousines are available. Riga International airport is located 13 km from Riga city centre. (www.riga-airport.com )
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