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Lithuania

Lithuania belongs to Europe. The capital city is Vilnius.

CapitalVilnius
LanguageLithuanian
Currencyeuro
Population2.9M

Key Facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Baltic
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1990
Area65,300 km2
Population density44/km2
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Calling code+370
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.882
Safety index
60.0
Internet access
89%
Life expectancy
76.8

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Aukstoja hill294 m
Juozapine293 m
Kruopine292 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity78%
  • No religion18%
  • Other3%
  • Islam1%

Why Visit

Vilnius BaroqueThe largest surviving medieval old town in northern Europe, UNESCO listed.
Hill of CrossesA pilgrimage hill near Siauliai covered in over 100,000 crosses.
Curonian SpitA 98 km sand dune peninsula shared with Russia, UNESCO listed.
Trakai Island CastleA red-brick Gothic castle on an island in a lake, now a museum.
Baltic AmberLithuania's coast washes up amber — the gold of the Baltic — after storms.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Vilnius
587k
Kaunas
295k
Klaipeda
149k

Climate Overview

-4CJan avg.
18CJul avg.
700 mmYearly rainfall
Humid continentalClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageLithuanian
National day16 February
Electricity230V, Type C/F