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  My country: Latvia
Updated 29 April 2004, 11.18
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Anete
Latvia is one of 10 new countries joining the EU on 1 May 2004.

We've asked 14-year-old Anete who lives in Riga, Latvia to tell us a little bit about life in her country.


What sports do you play?
Volleyball, snowboarding

Who is your sporting hero?
Participants of the X Games (global extreme sports Championship)


What's your favourite TV show?
Talent Fabric Latvia (like Fame Academy in the UK)

What's your favourite film?
The Beach

What's your favourite book?
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

What's your favourite type of music?
New Metal, Alternative; Destones, Korn

Who's the biggest international singer/group in your country?
Brain Storm


What's your favourite subject at school?
Languages (English, Latvian)

Fact File
Latvia
Capital city: Riga
Population: 2.3 million
Language: Latvian, Russian
Currency: Lats
How long is your school day?
Approximately 7 hours

Does your school have any unusual subjects?
No

What's the latest craze at school?
Sending SMS messages


Latvia's capital, Riga
What's your country's national dish?
Grey peas with bacon

What is your country famous for?
Folk songs

What does the European Union mean to you?
Changes

Anete, 14, Riga, Latvia


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