Kuldīga District
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Kuldīga district (Latvian: Kuldīgas rajons) is located at western part of Latvia along both sides of the Venta River. Kuldīga district has borders with 5 other districts: Ventspils district, Talsi district, Tukums district, Saldus district and Liepāja district. The current borders of the district were established in 1950.
Kuldīga district occupies area of 2499.87 km². It has population of 38,432. Its capital is Kuldīga city with population of 13,335.
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Railroads going from Riga to Liepaja and from Liepaja to Ventspils (which is now closed) cross the county. Also, one of the main roads in Latvia - route A-9 from Riga to Liepaja go through the territory. Main occupations are agriculture, wood processing, forestry, and fish farming.
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On the North West side of the district is Piejuras plain. In the middle are the - Rietumkurzemes height with hills, which are 100 - 120 m high above sea level, with the highest point Hill Vardupe - 140 m. In the NE side of county is Austrumkurzemes height (60 - 110 m. above sea level) Hilly relief covers 35% of district territory. There are more than 40 rivers longer than 5 km, and 48 lakes bigger than 1 km². The largest rivers are the Venta River and Abava. Forests cover about 48% of district territory.
The average temperature in January is about -3, but in July +16.8°C. The amount of precipation is 600-700 mm per year.
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