Lithuania

Northern Europe, Lithuania
Lithuania

People from Lithuania are called:

Male/General:

Lithuanian

Pronunciation:

/ˌlɪθuˈeɪniən/

Quick Facts

Population:
2,718,352 (2024 est.)
Country:
Lithuania
Region:
Northern Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from the river name Lietava, or from 'lietuva' meaning 'rainy place'.

About Lithuania

  • Capital city: Vilnius.
  • EU member since 2004, Euro area member since 2015.
  • Southernmost Baltic state with rich medieval history.
  • Once part of the largest European state in the Middle Ages.

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