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 MONEY & BANKS
The national currency of Latvia is Latvian Lat (Ls). 1 Ls contains 100
santims. At present, banknotes with nominal values of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and
500 lats, as well as coins with nominal values of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50
santims and 1, 2 and 100 lats are in circulation.

Banking hours:
Usually from 9.00 to 18.00. In the big shopping centres working hours are
10.00 - 22.00.

Main Commercial banks are:
Aizkraukles Banka
Baltic International Bank
Baltijas Tranzitu Banka
Hansabanka
Latvijas Ekonomiska Banka
Mortage and Land Bank of Latvia
Nord LB
Rietumu Banka








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2008-01-17 13:04:42
Latvian National Song and Dance Festival
The Latvian National Song and Dance Festival is scheduled July 5-12 in Rīga. Choirs, folk ensembles and dance troupes from around Latvia—as well as from Latvian communities abroad—will participate in the event, which is held every five years. Details...


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