the capital and largest city of Latvia, located on the Baltic coast with medieval architecture and a historic old town.
The name possibly derives from the German word 'Riga' of uncertain origin, though it may relate to an old river name or settlement. The city was founded by German crusaders in 1201.
Riga was the most northern major city of the Soviet Union for decades, and today it's known as the 'Paris of the North' for its Art Nouveau architecture—more Art Nouveau buildings than any other city in the world!
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