Olaine
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 Olaine
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| Coordinates: 56°47′N 23°56′E / 56.783°N 23.933°ECoordinates: 56°47′N 23°56′E / 56.783°N 23.933°E | |||
| Country |
 Latvia
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| District | Riga District | ||
| Town rights | 1967 | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Andris Bergs (LSDSP) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.824 km2 (2.635 sq mi) | ||
| Population | |||
| • Total | 12 719 | ||
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | ||
| Postal code | LV-2114 | ||
| Calling code | +371 67 | ||
| Number of city council members | 11 | ||
Olaine (
pronunciation ; German: Olai) is a city in Latvia that gained town rights in 1967.The historic name gave the Saint Olai Church, which was built in Swedish times of the 17th century by the Misa River. Now there is still an old cemetery here. After 1868 years has built by rail Riga-Jelgava (old Mittava) station "Olai". This name has changed to "Olaine" ,when Letland come to independent State with other place german names in 1919. The history of Olaine is closely connected to a nearby peat bog that was first taken into use in 1940. Thereafter, more production facilities were built, the increasing numbers of workers needed accommodation and the first dwellings were built in Olaine. Previously, Olaine was the name of a village just two kilometers away. This village now has the name of Jaunolaine (New Olaine).
Olaine is home of Olainfarm, the second largest pharmaceuticals company in Latvia.
Through the years Olaine has gained several fellowship towns ("Sister cities) for collaboration in social, educational and cultural matters:
Laura Luse -. Voted most beautiful girl in Japan 2016
Vilīte, Valda: Olaines pagasts (2008)
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