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Latvian Partner

Latvian Partner. Our Country. Proposals for W-EDUCATION. Bauska District and Council. Egija Stapkēviča, Main expert of Development and Planning Department. November 18, 1918 – Proclamation of Latvia’s independence. Translation “ For the Fatherland and Freedom ”.

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Latvian Partner

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  1. Latvian Partner OurCountry Proposals for W-EDUCATION Bauska District and Council Egija Stapkēviča, Main expert of Development and Planning Department

  2. November 18, 1918 –Proclamation of Latvia’s independence Translation “For the Fatherland and Freedom” 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  3. November 18, 1918 –Proclamation of Latvia’s independence Latvia celebrates its90 Anniversary Occupied by the Soviet Union (1940-1941, 1945-1991) and Nazi Germany (1941-1945) Restored its independence and sovereignty in 1991 Joined the United Nations, WTO, European Union, NATO • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  4. Latvia - Geography • Located on the East coast of the Baltic Sea, central country of the Baltic States. • Strategic location:international crossroad for trade, commerce, cultural exchange. • Area 64,589 sq. km(twice the size of Belgium). • Consists of fertile lowland plains, most of the territory > 100 m above sea level, highest point: 311.6 m. • Extensive network of rivers, thousands of lakes and hundreds of km of undeveloped seashore lined by pine forests, dunes, and white sand beaches. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  5. Latvia - Geography • Regions: Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme, Latgale • Population in 2008 – 2 270 894 people • Urban 68%, rural 32% • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  6. Administrative Territorial Reform • The goal - to form capable authorities to ensure their functions and dynamic development of the local territories. • In September 2008: 550 authorities – 26 regional and 524 local: 59 cities and towns, 37 counties, 428 parishes. • Mostly there are small authorities (for 2,3 mil. peoples) • In average in one authority live 4,3 thousands inh. • In Bauska District for 50 811 inh. 18 authorities. • To be changed from 2008 till 2010.

  7. Rīga – capital of Latvia • Founded in 1201. • Home to 788 000 residents – one third of Latvia’s population. • Centre of finance and economy. • Popular tourist destination well connected with European cities. • Largest city in the Baltic States. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  8. Rīga – capital of Latvia • Hosted Eurovision Song Contest, 2006 NATO Summit. • Site of 2006 World Hockey Championships. • Listed on UNESCO World Cultural Sites. • Art Nouveau (Jugendstill) architectural capital of the world. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  9. Education • The Latvian State guarantees free primary and secondary (high school) education. • More than 90% if children attend state schools. • Latvia has a long history of a vibrant academic life and over 60 higher education institutions. • In Bauska District: 16 primary schools, 12 secondary (high school) schools, 1 vocational secondary school, 3 higher education institutions (Riga’s branch) • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  10. Culture • Latvian cultural heritage dates back well over a thousand years. • For Latvian’s the four most popular holidays are Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter and Jāņi. • The celebration of the summer solstice, or Jāņi is one of the oldest and most popular pre-Christian traditions in Latvia. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  11. Culture - For Latvians, singing is something that unifies. The Song and Dance Celebration is a unique cultural phenomenon that has thrived for 135 years. UNESCO list “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity”. < 30 000 singers, dancers, musicians - in the 2008 Song and Dance Celebration. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  12. Nature • Latvia can truly be viewed as one huge nature park – white, sanday beaches, green forests, clean air, water and soil, and ecosystem barely touched by civilization. • Lush forests cover nearly one half of Latvia’s territory. - The longest beach in Europe – 500 km of sundy coastline, 2256 lakes, 12 500 rivers. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  13. Nature Latvia is home for a variety of species, including many extinct in other parts of Europe. • 10% of the world’s black stork population nests in Latvia. • Yes, there really are ‘blue cows’ in Latvia. • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  14. Official language: Latvian Hi – Sveiks! Good-bye – Uz redzēšanos Yes – Jā No – Nē Thank you – Paldies Please – Lūdzu Sorry - Atvainojiet • 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  15. Bauska District Council Second level local authority, formed by 17 other local municipalities. Responsible for: public transport, tourism, environment protectionand management, Bauska Castle, education of interests, IT, 5 boarding- schools, regional development and etc.

  16. Proposals for W-EDUCATION Goal - to improve knowledge and skills about water protection. Target group - 3 target groups in Bauska district: Vocational education (students, teachers, planning specialists) and pupils from comprehensive schools. Objectives • To develop water quality monitoring school – “W-EDUCATION TRAIL”. • To improve methodological materials for teachers. • To improve planning specialists skills in water management through implementation of the project activities. • To reduce water pollution. 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  17. Water quality monitoring school –“W-EDUCATION TRAIL” 1st Transnational Meeting, 12-16 November 2008, Maribor - Graz

  18. Thank you for the collaboration! Dace & Egija

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