www.canadaone.org/category/notes/ Check on knowledge (constitutions), the text of a hymn and country history, and also the control of language skills wishing to obtain the Latvian citizenship are provided by the Latvian law on citizenship of 1994. Naturalisation procedure will manage the interested person in 20 ($42).
Language examination consists of written and oral parts the general duration of 105 minutes. Persons are more senior 65 years hand over only an oral part of examination. The form of regional geographic examination, written or oral, the examinee chooses independently. The general time of examination - 45 minutes (at the oral form time most part is allocated for preparation). The written test includes 10 questions on stories and 8 under the constitution with variants of answers. In certain cases variants are not provided - examined enters them independently. At oral examination the examinee should answer two questions: one - on knowledge of the history, the second - on acquaintance to the constitution. In particular, the future citizens of Latvia should know, what language is state (Latvian); that symbolise three stars on freedom Monument (three historical regions of Latvia - Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale); that is the basic natural riches of the country (wood); In what cities nonfreezing ports (Ventspils, Liepaja) are located; what value has Krishjanis Barons for the Latvian culture (the collector of the Latvian national songs - ); what powers of the president (represents the state in the international relations, has the right of the legislative initiative); who has the right to the lawyer (everyone). Besides answers to questions examined on memory writes or tells by heart the text of a national hymn. Estimating the written test, the examination board awards on 1 point for each right answer of the test and to 2 points for a hymn. For successful delivery it is necessary to receive a minimum 1 point for a hymn and 11 points for the test. At oral delivery about 2 points for a hymn and to 4 points for the answer to each question are awarded. Examination is handed over, if the minimum 1 point for a hymn and on 2 for both questions is typed.