Latvian, a Baltic language, is one of the official languages of Latvia. It has several dialects and a complex grammatical structure. Latvian literature has a rich tradition, especially in folk songs (dainas) which play a significant role in preserving the country's cultural heritage. The language has absorbed many loanwords, primarily from German and Russian.
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