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Latvijas Geotelpiskas Informacijas Agentura
Characteristics
| National name of organisation | Latvijas Geotelpiskas Informacijas Agentura |
| English spelling of organisation | Latvian Geospatial Information Agency |
| Member status | pending |
| Responsible ministry / organisation | Ministry of Defence |
| Number of staff | 343 |
| Annual budget in million euros | 4.1m euros |
| % state funding | 74% |
| Annual sales in million euros | 1m euros |
Activities
| Geodetic survey | yes |
| Topographic mapping | yes |
| Cadastre | no |
| Land registration | no |
| Military mapping | yes |
| Thematic mapping | yes |
| Hydrographic mapping | no |
| Aerial photography | yes |
| Satellite imagery | yes |
| Scale range of products | 1:20,000 - 1:1,000,000 |
Customers
| Central government | yes |
| Local government | yes |
| Utilities | yes |
| Commercial | yes |
| Military | yes |
Distribution
| Direct | yes |
| VARs | yes |
| Map publishers | yes |
Country information
| Region / Country name in English | Latvia |
| Inhabitants in millions | 2m |
| Size in km² (x 1000) | 65km² (x 1000) |
| Population density in km² | 37km² |
| Gross domestic product in $ | $8,940 |
Contact details
| Head of organisation | Voldemars Vilcans |
| Permanent correspondent | Arnis Krisjãnis |
| Postal address | O. Vaciesa street 43 LV-1004 Riga Latvia |
| Website address | www.lgia.gov.lv |
Valsts Zemes Dienests
Characteristics
| National name of organisation | Valsts Zemes Dienests |
| English spelling of organisation | The State Land Service |
| Member status | active |
| Responsible ministry / organisation | Ministry of Justice |
| Number of staff | 890 |
| Annual budget in million euros | 13.1m euros |
| % state funding | 35% |
| Annual sales in million euros | 6.4m euros |
| Objectives | Using the latest technological solutions and high-level e-services, the State Land Serviceprovides users with current information concerning properties in a convenient and accessible way 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, everywhere in the world, where internet is accessible. |
Activities
| Geodetic survey | no |
| Topographic mapping | no |
| Cadastre | no |
| Land registration | yes |
| Military mapping | no |
| Thematic mapping | no |
| Hydrographic mapping | no |
| Aerial photography | no |
| Satellite imagery | no |
Customers
| Central government | yes |
| Local government | yes |
| Utilities | yes |
| Commercial | yes |
| Military | yes |
Distribution
| Direct | yes |
| VARs | no |
| Map publishers | no |
Country information
| Region / Country name in English | Latvia |
| Inhabitants in millions | 2m |
| Size in km² (x 1000) | 65km² (x 1000) |
| Population density in km² | 37km² |
| Gross domestic product in $ | $10,631 |
Contact details
| Head of organisation | Elita Baklane-Ansberga |
| Permanent correspondent | Lelde Rozentale |
| Postal address | 11, Novembra Krastmala 31 Riga LV-1050 Latvia |
| Website address | www.vzd.gov.lv |
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