Lithuania: flag, capital, currency and history

Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania, is a country in Northern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Vilnius. The currency is the Euro. Languages spoken include Lithuanian.

Quick facts about Lithuania

Official name: Republic of Lithuania
Capital: Vilnius
Region: Europe, Northern Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR, €)
Languages: Lithuanian
Calling code: +370
Internet domain: .lt
Area: 65,300 km² (25,212 sq mi)
Land borders: Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia
Demonym: Lithuanian
National day: Restoration of the State Day, February 16

Flag of Lithuania

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History of Lithuania

Baltic tribes settled the southeastern Baltic coast in antiquity, and the Lithuanian state emerged in the 13th century under Mindaugas, who was crowned in 1253. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania grew into a large medieval power and joined Poland in a union that was deepened at Lublin in 1569. Russia absorbed most of its territory in the partitions of 1795. Independence was declared in 1918, but the country was annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940. It restored independence in 1990 and is a republic and a member of the European Union and NATO.

Key dates

1253Mindaugas is crowned king of Lithuania.
1569Union of Lublin creates the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
1795Final partition of the Commonwealth gives most Lithuanian lands to the Russian Empire.
1918Lithuania declares independence on 16 February.
1940The Soviet Union occupies and annexes Lithuania.
1990Lithuania declares the restoration of independence on 11 March.
2004Lithuania joins NATO and the European Union.