In Latvian mythology, Bangu mate ("mother of waves") was the patron goddess of sailors. She protected ships if the seamen worshipped her adequately and sunk those which displeased her.
... and 2.2 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.92% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 53,364 people, 21,348 households, and ...