Armenians settled in Latvia in the 19th century and during that time mainly engaged in trade. The number of Armenians increased after World War II when many Armenian soldiers settled in the country. The Armenian community was formed in the 1980s. There are currently 2800 Armenians living in Latvia, mainly in Riga, Liepaja, Jurmala, Elgava, Ventspils, and Daugavpils.