Latvian Academy of Sciences

The Latvian Academy of Sciences (Latvian: Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija, Latin: Academia Scientiarum Latviensis) is the official science academy of Latvia and is an association of the country's foremost scientists. The academy was founded as the Latvian SSR Academy of Sciences (Latvian: Latvijas PSR Zinātņu akadēmija). It is located in Riga. The current President of the academy is Ivars Kalviņš.

Latvian Academy of Sciences
Latvijas Zinātņu akadēmija
Formation14 February 1946 (1946-02-14)
HeadquartersRiga, Latvia
Coordinates56°56′36″N 24°7′19″E
President
Ivars Kalviņš
Websitewww.lza.lv/en/
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