Central District, Riga

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Central District (Latvian : Centra rajons) is one of six administrative districts of Riga, the capital of Latvia.

Coordinates: 56°57′04″N24°07′06″E / 56.9511°N 24.1183°E / 56.9511; 24.1183


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