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 (€).
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.
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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UNESCO largest surviving medieval old town in Northern Europe — Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture
A pilgrimage site covered in over 100,000 crosses — a symbol of Lithuanian faith and resistance
A magnificent Gothic castle on an island in a lake — the medieval capital of the Grand Duchy
UNESCO narrow sand dune peninsula shared with Russia — ancient fishing villages and dramatic dunes
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
The official language(s) of Lithuania are Lithuanian.
The population of Lithuania is approximately 2.8M.
Lithuania uses the Euro (€).
Lithuania is located in Europe, in the Northern Europe region.
Lithuania has a GDP of $67.4B, with a GDP per capita of $24,071.
The best time to visit Lithuania is May–September. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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