Latvia is a small northern European country on the Baltic coast with a population of 2 million. This along with the high level of language proficiency here and in the region explains why so few TEFL positions are advertised. However, a few TEFL jobs do appear now and again and are usually based in the beautiful capital, Riga. Teachers are usually paid an average local salary, but there is scope to teach private lessons to boost your pay packet. Latvia is served by numerous budget airlines which provide opportunities to explore Europe or return home cheaply if you live in the UK.