Population
of Liepaja city: 87 000
Population of Liepaja region: 140 000, almost half
of all Kurzeme region
Main industries: metal processing, textile, food, paper
production, ship building
Main advantages: low-tax environment, ice-free port,
easy access to Western and Eastern countries
Main attractions: Karosta - former military base from
Tsarist and Soviet time, Holy Trinity Church organ and beautiful beach
Events: classical and rock music festivals, international
rally Kurzeme
Liepaja is the third largest city in Latvia, a city
of successful changes as the people living here on the stretch of sand
between the amber sea and the lake for more than 750 years have always
been tough, wise and daring.
Liepaja is the best place to be! You want to know why?
We can tell you. Liepaja has balance in everything: The city is not
crowded yet, it has all the best business and entertainment possibilities
one could need.
Liepaja has a hard working administration and a very energetic community
ready to participate in development of the city.
Liepaja has industrial production of both delicate lingerie and hard
metal products.
Liepaja port has both successful commercial activity within special
economic zone and yacht port for tourists.
LIEPAJA
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