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Published: 01.12.1996.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Is Latgalian a Language?', 1.
Extract

Humans are believed to be the only ones to have the gift of language. Although Bible claims to explain the origin of languages and proclaims it as a punishment, most of the people are proud of their language and wish to make it more popular. Thus, not always it is legitimate.
As a country, Latvia appeared only in the early 20th century, precisely, on the 18th of November 1918. A year earlier Latgale made the decision to join it. Although it is considered as a part of Latvia, it had a very different history. …

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