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Language<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Latvian language has its roots in the Baltic region and dates back several thousand years. The oldest written records in Latvian date from the 16th century, when the language was used in religious texts and translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of the two official languages of Latvia and belongs to the Baltic language group of the Indo-European languages. It is closely related to the Lithuanian language, but not to Estonian, which belongs to the Finno-Ugric language family. In its current structure, Latvian is further removed from Indo-European than its related and neighbouring Lithuanian<\/a>. However, archaic features can be found in traditional folk songs and poems (dainas)<\/a>, where similarities with Latin<\/a>, Greek<\/a> and Sanskrit<\/a> are more apparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The language uses the Latin alphabet and has 33 letters. Latvian is known for its complex grammar, including a variety of cases and flexible word order. There are also numerous dialects spoken in different regions of Latvia. Latvian is not only the language of everyday life, but also an important element of Latvian culture and identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Latvian has a rich history and has been influenced by various languages, particularly German, Swedish, Russian and Polish. Even in recent history, especially during periods of Russification, the language had to fight for its survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n