Lithuania 🇱🇹 is a fascinating country located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Lithuania, it is home to roughly 2.9 million people and covers an area of about 65,300 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Lithuania — its capital Vilnius, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Lithuania on the map
Geographically, Lithuania belongs to Northern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 65,300 km², which makes it the 125th largest country or territory on Earth.
Lithuania has a coastline as well as land borders with Belarus, Latvia, Poland and Russia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Vilnius, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how lithuanian life really works.
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Population and languages of Lithuania
Around 2.9 million people live in Lithuania, making it the 139th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Lithuania is called a Lithuanian.
The main language spoken here is Lithuanian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Lithuania — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Lithuania
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Lithuania is +370. Websites from the country typically use the .lt internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Lithuania are its flag, its capital Vilnius, and its approximate population of 2.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Lithuania shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Lithuania
- Lithuania's flag emoji is 🇱🇹 — its two-letter country code is LT and its three-letter code is LTU.
- Lithuania covers 65,300 km², ranking 125th in the world by area.
- With about 2.9 million people, Lithuania holds the 139th spot in the world population ranking.
- Lithuania is a member state of the United Nations.
- Lithuania shares borders with 4 countries.
Lithuania — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Lithuania?
- The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
- What is the population of Lithuania?
- Lithuania has a population of approximately 2,888,278 people, ranking 139th in the world.
- Where is Lithuania located?
- Lithuania is located in Northern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Lithuania?
- The main language spoken in Lithuania is Lithuanian.
- What currency is used in Lithuania?
- Lithuania uses the Euro (EUR).
