This index presents historical and modern wars and conflicts taking place in the present territory of, or relating to, Latvia. Latvia achieved independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The territory was part of the Soviet Union since 1940. Prior to World War II, the territory had been independent from 1918. It was part of Russia since about 1710.
Map of Latvia courtesy of CIA World Factbook
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