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Latvia

Latvia

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states that borders the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It’s capital is Riga. Latvia was a famous ancient trading point. Latvia was known for it’s amber. During the time of the Iron Curtain, Latvia became a province of the Soviet Union. It regained it’s independence on September 6th,

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Lithuania

Lithuania

Lithuania, circled by the four countries of Russia, Poland, Belarus, and Latvia, is located in the Baltic region in the north of Europe. Originally Lithuania operated as a feudalistic country, and was massive in its size―reaching from the Black Sea all the way to the Baltic Sea – warring for continued sovereignty until, in the

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Poland

Poland

Poland is a European country with rich history and heritage that dates as far back as receiving mention of the geographical area during the times of Roman authorities. There also several types of cultures and religions present in Poland, but Catholicism perhaps has the deepest roots. Throughout Poland’s history there have been some shifts in

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