Embassy of Latvia in Astana, Kazakhstan; address Astana Tower business center, 12 Samal Microdistrict, 18th Floor, 020000, Astana; phone +77172790814. Head…
Head of mission: Irina Mangule, Ambassador (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Kaspars Kukelis, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Adebayo Abayomi Adeyemo, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Latvia offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for some travelers from Kazakhstan. With 3.5 million Kazakhstanis traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Latvia's strategic location and developed tourism infrastructure attractive for their travels.
Latvia is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Kazakhstan. According to the Global Peace Index, Latvia ranks 30th out of 160 countries, indicating a relatively high level of safety, especially compared to Kazakhstan, which ranks 57th. In terms of crime statistics, Latvia has a murder rate of 3.0 per 100,000 people, slightly lower than Kazakhstan's rate of 3.2. However, it's important to note that Latvia has a higher rate of female murders at 3.6 compared to Kazakhstan's 1.6. Latvia's safety ranking is 25th among 40 European countries for walking alone at night, although specific data for Kazakhstan is not available. The Global Organized Crime Index shows similar scores for both countries regarding mafia groups and crime networks, but Latvia performs better in areas such as state crime and various types of trafficking. Overall, while no destination is without risk, Latvia is considered safer than Kazakhstan, making it a reasonable choice for Kazakh tourists.