Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Wikipedia
Capital: Vilnius
Official language: Lithuanian
Population: 2.832 million (2022)
Government: Republic, Unitary state, Parliamentary system, and more
Prime minister: Ingrida Šimonytė
Dialing code: +370
President: Gitanas Nausėda
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What language do Lithuanians speak?
Lithuanian
Since 1991, the official language of Lithuania is the Baltic language of Lithuanian, a language closely related to Latvian. More than 80% of the country's 3.8m population speaks Lithuanian as their first language. Minority languages include Belarusian (1.5%), Polish (7.7%), Russian (8%).
What is Lithuania most known for?
Lithuania is famous for its landscapes, plains, abundant forests, lakes and swamps. The Baltic Sea coast with its sandy beaches where you can find amber and the Curonian Spit with breathtaking views and dunes are also popular among tourists.
Is Lithuania a good place to live?
The country is also known for the high quality of education and teaching level. Lithuania consistently ranks high in quality of life as it boasts low pollution, excellent healthcare, and high standards of living at a lower cost than most Western European countries.
When did Lithuania become Russian?
The Baltic republics of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia were annexed by the Soviet Union and were organized as Soviet republics in August 1940.
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