Baltic series
The first country: Lithuania
Lithuania or Lithuania, or officially the Republic of Lithuania (in Lithuanian: Lietuvos Respublika), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, and a member of the European Union, the Council of Europe, the Eurozone, the Schengen Area, NATO and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, and it is also a member of the European Union Bank. Investing in the Nordic Countries Part of the Nordic-Baltic Cooperation Organization, Lithuania is the only former Soviet republic where Roman Catholics constitute a majority of the population.
Lithuania, one of the Baltic countries in northeastern Europe, has a long history and rich culture. Here is some geographical, natural and demographic information about Lithuania:
Lithuania is located in northeastern Europe. It is bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, and Poland to the southwest. It also overlooks the Baltic Sea to the west.
Lithuania has an area of about 65,300 square kilometers, making it slightly larger than Latvia and Estonia, its Baltic neighbors.
Lithuania's topography is relatively simple, with low plains dominating much of the country. There are many lakes and rivers, and it also has some low hills, especially in the eastern part of the country.
The Neman River runs through much of Lithuania and is one of its longest rivers. There are also more than 3,000 lakes in Lithuania, the largest of which is Lake Drūkšiai.
Lithuania has a temperate continental climate, with cold winters and mild summers. Temperatures vary from season to season, as it can be very cold in the winter and relatively hot in the summer.
Lithuania has a population of about 2.8 million, making it one of the least populated countries in the European Union. The capital, Vilnius, is the largest city with a population of approximately 500,000 people.
Lithuanians constitute the overwhelming majority of the population, approximately 85%. There are also small minorities of Russians, Poles, and Belarusians.
The official language is Lithuanian, one of the oldest Indo-European languages still in use.
Forests cover about a third of Lithuania's area, and include diverse tree species such as pine, oak, and birch.
Lithuania contains a variety of animals, including elk, wild boars, wolves and foxes. There are also many rare species of birds found in the country.
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