Rēzekne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Rēzekne is a city in the Latgale region of eastern Latvia, situated in the Rēzekne River valley. Historically, it served as a border post for the Livonian Order, with a castle first documented in 1285. The city received Magdeburg rights in the 17th century and was annexed by the Russian Empire in 1772.
Statistics
Area
17.51 km²
Population
26,429