Re: Latvians Regain Majority in Riga After 50 Years

Labas!

<<It took a while to reach this important milestone. When was the ''low
point'? >>

Per the article:
In 1897, 45% of Rigas inhabitants were Latvian speakers.
In the 1930's, they were 62.5% of Rigans.
But, by 1989 the 'low point' was reached - 36.5%.

Now, at Christmas time 2005, the author believes that a plurality
(which should *not* to be confused with a majority) has been reached,
and 42.4% of Riga's residents are Latvian speakers.

Visu labu,

Elizabete

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