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Jūrmala's reputation as a spa destination began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Jūrmala

Latvia

Country
Latvia
Population
49.9K
Coordinates
56.97, 23.77
1278th most populous city in the world

Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.

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