Germany, Syke; November 2012

The authors:Sandis PromsJānis Stupelis

Form 7.a

← Latvia

WE ARE FROM LATVIA

DAUGAVPILS REGION

VISHKY municipal

area

SHPOGY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Latvia is divided into 4 regions

RegionsRegionsRegion Area Population National

emblemCapital

Latgale 14 547 sq km 394 058 Rēzekne

Vidzeme 15,346 sq km 243 039 Rīga

Zemgale 10733 sq km 280 494 Jelgava

Kurzeme 13 485 sq km 321 700 Kuldīga

The Capital of Latvia is Riga

Riga is 811 years old.

This is This is the the

Freedom Freedom MonumenMonumen

t.t.

Neighboring countries

Latvia was founded in 1918• Latvia’s birthday is celebrated on November Latvia’s birthday is celebrated on November

18.18.• This year is Latvia’s 94th birthday.This year is Latvia’s 94th birthday.

PARADEPARADE

THE POPULATION OF THE POPULATION OF LATVIALATVIA

OUR STORY OF LATVIA

We can be proud of our nation’s ability to protect and save Latvia and the Latvian language during

94 years.

Latvia is :

the most blooming springs

the most beautiful winters

the most colourful summers

the most golden autumns

Latvia associates with:

THE FLAG

The Coat of Arms

THE ANTHEM

THE FREEDOM MONUMENT

THE BALTIC SEA

Latvian National flowerLatvian National flower -DAISY -DAISY

Latvian National birdLatvian National bird- WAGTAIL- WAGTAIL

Latvian National insectLatvian National insect-LADY BIRD -LADY BIRD

Latvian National treesLatvian National trees

OAK LINDEN

THE LAKES IN LATGALE

Majestic Aglona Majestic Aglona Catholic ChurchCatholic Church

CCēēsis medieval castlesis medieval castle

Koknese castle Koknese castle ruinsruins

The Longest rivers in The Longest rivers in LatviaLatviaThe Gauja- 452 km

The Daugava- 367 km

The highest mountain in The highest mountain in LatviaLatvia

GAIZIŅŠ 311 mGAIZIŅŠ 311 m

“LĀČU MAIZE”-BREAD BAKED IN LATVIA

SWEETS “GOTIŅA” MADE IN LATVIA

LATVIA IS MY

MOTHERLAND. I love this country because :

I was born here.

My parents and grandparents live here.

My family is here

We have got many We have got many friends herefriends here

We feel good here…

Here is our school

Shpogy Secondary SchoolShpogy Secondary SchoolOur school is in Daugavpils Our school is in Daugavpils region, Višķi municipal arearegion, Višķi municipal area

There study 380 students.

The secondary school was

founded in 1956.The principle is Jānis

Belkovskis.We have some facilities at school:

THE GYMTHE GYM

ASSEMBLY HALL

LIBRARYLIBRARY

CLASSROOMS AND LABS

we WISH...• There is peace and harmony in Latvia.• Our friends and classmates do more good

things.• People support each other and are united.• Everyone celebrates Latvia’s birthday with

a cake and candles on it!

We love you!

LatviaLatvia

THANK YOU FOR THANK YOU FOR THETHE

ATTENTION!!!ATTENTION!!!