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Lithuanian flag |
| Country |
Lithuania |
| Capital |
Vilnius |
| Location |
Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Latvia and Russia |
| Size |
65,200 sq km |
| Terrain |
lowland, many scattered small lakes, fertile soil |
| Climate |
transitional, between maritime and continental; wet, moderate winters and summers |
| Languages |
Lithuanian (official), Polish, Russian |
| Nationality |
noun: Lithuanian(s)
adjective: Lithuanian |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic (primarily), Lutheran, Russian Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical Christian Baptist, Muslim, Jewish |
| Currency |
litas (LTL) |
| Exports |
mineral products 23%, textiles and clothing 16%, machinery and equipment 11%, chemicals 6%, wood and wood products 5%, foodstuffs 5% (2001) |
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