Walter R. Iwaskiw, ed. Latvia: A Country Study. Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress,
1995.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
History
Early History
Independence, 1918-40
The Soviet Period
The Pursuit of Independence, 1987-91
Geography
Geographic Features
Climate
Natural Resources
Society
Population
Population Changes since Independence
Marriage and Divorce
Urbanization, Employment, and Education
Health and Welfare
Religion
Language and Culture
Economy
Historical Legacy
The Soviet Period
Economic Sectors
Postindependence Economic Difficulties
Government and Politics
Transition to Independence
Political System
Politics
Mass Media
Foreign Relations
Establishing Foreign Relations
Foreign Policy Directions
Bibliography
Country Studies Index
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