Key Characteristics of Lithuania

Location: Baltic Northern Europe; borders Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad (Russia)
Capital: Vilnius
Language: Lithuanian
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Population: ~2.79 million (2019)
Area: 65,300 km² (25,200 sq mi)
Climate: Temperate continental—warm summers, cold snowy winters
Terrain: Mostly flat, rolling hills, forests; highest point Aukštojas Hill (294 m)
Natural resources: Timber, peat, hydropower, minerals
Economy: Services-based; strong in transport, logistics, finance, IT
Culture: Baltic, Slavic, Western blend; rich music, literature, art, dance
Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic
Tourism: Vilnius, Trakai, Curonian Spit

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