Country Latvia Town rights 1967 Postal code LV-2114 Area 6.82 km² | District Riga District Time zone EET (UTC+2) Calling code +371 67 Local time Thursday 4:42 PM | |
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Olaine ( pronunciation ; German: Olai) is a city in Latvia that gained town rights in 1967. 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).
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Map of Olaine, Olaines pils%C4%93ta, Latvia
Olaine is home of Olainfarm, the second largest pharmaceuticals company in Latvia.
Fellowship towns
Through the years Olaine has gained several fellowship towns ("Sister cities) for collaboration in social, educational and cultural matters:
Notable people
Laura Luse -. Voted most beautiful girl in Japan 2016
Literature
Vilīte, Valda: Olaines pagasts (2008)