Letonia, situada en el noreste de Europa, es un país con una población diversa y una historia rica. Con alrededor de 2 millones de habitantes, Letonia alberga a letones, rusos, bielorrusos y otras minorías étnicas, contribuyendo cada una a la diversidad cultural del país. Su geografía se caracteriza por vastos bosques, pintorescos lagos y una costa bañada por el mar Báltico.

La cultura letona es rica y variada, con influencias europeas y rusas. La gastronomía letona refleja esta diversidad, con platos tradicionales como el sklandrausis (pastel de zanahoria y centeno), el cepelinai (bolas de patata rellenas) y el pan de centeno. Los letones son reconocidos por su pasión por la música y la danza, con festivales folclóricos, eventos culturales y reuniones comunitarias que son parte integral de la vida social del país.

Durante su tiempo en Letonia, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de explorar de primera mano esta fascinante cultura, disfrutar del impresionante paisaje letón y participar en actividades sociales y festivales que celebran la rica herencia cultural del país. La escuela es el centro de la vida social para los adolescentes, con una variedad de actividades que van desde deportes hasta música y artesanía, ofreciendo una experiencia enriquecedora y única en el corazón de Europa del Este.

Host Family & Community

You could be hosted anywhere around the country, with either a Latvian-speaking family or a Russian-speaking family. Either way you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn both languages. Latvian families enjoy visiting their country cottages on the weekends and during holidays. Different generations often live together in the same household.

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School

High school in Latvia runs from September through May, (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm). Public schools are either Russian-speaking or Latvian-speaking and you could be placed in either one depending on your host family. Some of the core classes include Latvian language and literature, history of Latvia and math. You will also choose from a variety of elective courses.

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Language

Latvian is the language of Latvia, which belongs to a Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. There is a big Russian community in Latvia, which is why Russian is widely spoken. Latvian teenagers enjoy learning and speaking English and will help you learn Latvian. Having a basic knowledge of English will be helpful. AFS will also support you by providing language learning lessons and materials.

Food

Mealtime is family time so make sure you’re home for dinner. Latvian food varies depending on the region. Holidays and seasons and often symbolizes traditions or beliefs. Meat and potatoes are a major part of the diet, together with pastries, smoked fish, dairy products, eggs and grains. Soups and sausages are also popular. In summer and autumn, fresh berry pies and tarts are abundant.

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