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Lithuania

Lietuva
Capital
Vilnius
Population
2.8M
Area
65,300 km²
Language
Lithuanian

Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Vilnius, with a population of approximately 2.8M and a total area of 65,300 km². The official language is Lithuanian and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Lithuania

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Population
2.8M
total residents
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Total Area
65,300 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
43/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$67.4B
total output
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GDP per Capita
$24,071
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Lithuanian
official
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Coastline
90 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+2/3
UTC offset
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Independence
1990
established
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Local Time in Vilnius

Lithuania covers an area of 65,300 km² with a population density of 43/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $67.4B ($24,071 per capita) and gained independence in 1990. It has a coastline of 90 km.

Did You Know?

Lithuania is the geographical centre of Europe, a monument north of Vilnius marks the exact spot. The country was also the last in Europe to officially convert to Christianity in 1387, and basketball is so popular it is considered the second national religion.

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✈️ Travel Information for Lithuania

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Best Time to Visit
May–September
Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers
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Cost of Travel
Budget–Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Lithuania on the Map

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📍 Vilnius, Lithuania
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🏆 Lithuania World Rankings

1st
Centre of Europe
Geographical centre of Europe is located in Lithuania
1st
Old Town
Vilnius has the largest medieval old town in Northern Europe
1st
Last Christian
Last European country to officially adopt Christianity (1387)
1st
Basketball
Basketball is practically the national religion, world-class players per capita

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Lithuania

What is the capital of Lithuania?

The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.

What continent is Lithuania in?

Lithuania is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe region.

What currency does Lithuania use?

Lithuania uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +370.

What is the GDP of Lithuania?

Lithuania has a GDP of $67.4B, with a GDP per capita of $24,071.

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