Gulf of Riga Facts

The Gulf of Riga is located in the Baltic Sea, between Estonia and Latvia. It is a bay covering approximately 6,900 square miles. The Gulf of Riga is also referred to as the Bay of Riga and the Gulf of Livonia. It is partially separated from the Baltic Sea by the Island of Saaremaa. The Gulf of Riga is connected to the Baltic Sea mainly via the Irbe Strait.