RIGA - With one of the highest literacy rates in the world, it is no surprise that Latvians like books. In fact, books have played a significant role in the history of Latvia. The first Latvian book was published in 1525 and was the impetus for what would follow - Riga soon became the printing center of the Baltics. Access to printed information has meant that Latvians have always been highly literate and informed. Steadfast throughout the centuries, the publishing tradition in Latvia is once again experiencing a rebirth.Soviet occupation meant changes to Latvian publishing. Books became an...
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