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Lithuania

History

Lithuania first appeared in written records, anchoring the start of its documented history.
Victory at Saule marked the rise of the Lithuanian state.
Mindaugas was crowned the only king Lithuania has had.
Jogaila married Jadwiga of Poland and accepted Christianity.
The Union of Lublin created the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
Partitioned changed control of the territory.
Lithuania restored independence after a period of foreign rule, occupation or union.
Soviet occupation changed control of the territory.
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CapitalVilnius
Population2.9M
Area65,300 km2
Currencyeuro

Short facts

RegionNorthern Europe / Baltic
LanguageLithuanian
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Vilnius Baroque: The largest surviving medieval old town in northern Europe, UNESCO listed.
  • Hill of Crosses: A pilgrimage hill near Siauliai covered in over 100,000 crosses.
  • Curonian Spit: A 98 km sand dune peninsula shared with Russia, UNESCO listed.

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Planning questions

What is Lithuania known for?Vilnius Baroque, Hill of Crosses, Curonian Spit.
What is the capital?Vilnius.
Which language is useful?Lithuanian.
When is the national day?16 February.

Upcoming events

Lithuania Independence Day thumbnailLithuania Independence Day16 Feb 2027 ยท Lithuania

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Food & drink

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Known for

Vilnius BaroqueUNESCO listed.Hill of Crosses000 crosses.Curonian SpitRussia
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