* Geographic Location: Eastern Europe, bordered by the Baltic Sea to the west, Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, and Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast) to the southwest
* Capital: Vilnius
* Area: 65,300 sq km (25,212 sq mi)
* Population: 2.7 million (2019 est.)
* Currency: Euro (EUR)
* Official Language: Lithuanian
* GDP: $49.4 billion (nominal, 2019 est.)
* Head of State: President Gitanas Nausėda
* Prime Minister: Ingrida Šimonytė
Borders
Lithuania is bordered by four countries:
* Latvia: To the north
* Belarus: To the east and south
* Poland: To the southwest
* Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast): To the southwest
Coastline
Lithuania has a coastline along the Baltic Sea, which provides access to the Atlantic Ocean. The port city of Klaipėda is the country's main seaport.
Rivers and Lakes
The main rivers in Lithuania are the Nemunas and Neris. The largest lakes are Lake Druksiai and Lake Plateliai.
Physical Features
The country is mostly flat, with rolling hills in the west and east. The highest point is Aukštojas Hill, at 294 metres (965 ft) above sea level.