Latvia is considered to be one of Europe’s hidden treasures for higher education, with secure and inviting cities and a stunning coastline which appeals to both students and visitors. Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea, is a crossroads between the East and the West, and a variety of languages are spoken in this multicultural country, including Latvian, Russian, German, and, of course, English. Riga is both the capital and the biggest city, and it is here that the most of the universities are located. Riga Stradins University has the highest international student population in Latvia. They make about 25% of the student body and come from 50 different nations.