Lithuania

Lithuania Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Lithuania
Common NameLithuania – /ˌlɪθ.əˈweɪ.ni.ə/
NationalityLithuanian(s) – noun, Lithuanian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1991 (from the Soviet Union)
Administrative Divisions60 municipalities
Total Population2.7 million (#142) with 68.7% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasVilnius (capital city)
Major LanguagesLithuanian (official)
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access87% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$113.1 billion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$40,000 (#53) – 2022 estimate
Total Area65,300 sq km / 25,212 sq mi (#123) with 4.0% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Northern Europe
Bordering CountriesBelarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia
Bordering Water BodiesBaltic Sea

National Anthem: “Tautiska giesme” (The National Song)