拉脱维亚概况

　　Latvia is one of the Baltic countries with a population of 1.92 million in 2018. The official language is Latvian. English，Russian and other local dialects are spoken as well. Latvia is full of cultural heritage and natural scenic resources. Architectures of Art Nouveau style are well preserved. Dainas is a unique Latvian phenomenon and Riga is one of the hottest cities for its UNESCO world heritage. People love books，literature，music，dance，folksongs and theaters. Four cornerstones of the economy are agriculture，chemical，logistics and woodworking. Potato，grey peas，black bread，balsam，sprats and other famous local products are the pride of the local people. Saeima is the national parliament. Latvia is active in the international organizations and has close ties with NB-8，NATO and Cooperation between China and CEE（Central and Eastern European）countries.

　　张喜华，北京第二外国语学院英语教授，文学博士，研究生导师，2006-2007年留学丹麦哥本哈根大学。2009-2014年任北京第二外国语学院英语教育学院院长，2014-2017年任北京第二外国语学院教务处处长。教育部丹麦研究中心主任、北京高校大学英语教育发展中心主任、北京市大学英语研究会常务理事、中国翻译协会对外话语体系研究委员会委员、2018-2022年教育部大学外语教学指导委员会委员、2018年第十四届北京市高等学校教学名师。研究方向：英美文学、跨文化研究、文化研究。近年来，在国内核心学术刊物发表论文30余篇，出版学术专著、理论译著8部，主编规划教材10多部。主持国家和省部级项目4项，先后获得北京市教学成果奖二等奖和一等奖，第四届中国微课大赛一等奖。

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Geography
Chapter 3 World Heritage
Chapter 4 Religious Elements and Mythology
Chapter 5 Language
Chapter 6 Politics
Chapter 7 Economy
Chapter 8 Education System
Chapter 9 Latvian Culture
Chapter 10 Literature
Chapter 11 Music and Dance
Chapter 12 Theatre
Chapter 13 Paintings and Artists
Chapter 14 Sports
Chapter 15 Physical Activities
Chapter 16 Folk Customs
Chapter 17 Cuisine
Chapter 18 Architecture and Design
Chapter 19 Media
Chapter 20 Latvia in the World