RIGA is the capital of LATVIA. Was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. RIGA's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.
   RIGA hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships and the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship (i.ș.).