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Lithuania
semi-presidential republic
Lithuanian lands were united under MINDAUGAS in 1236; over the next century, Lithuania extended its territory through alliances and conquest to include most of present-day Belarus and Ukraine. By the end of the 14th century, Lithuania was the largest state in Europe. An alliance with Poland in 1386 led the two countries into a union through a common ruler.
Profile
CapitalVilnius
Population2.8M
GDP$136.2B
Area65,300 km²
LanguageLithuanian (official) 85.3%, Russian 6.8%, Polish 5.1%, other 1.1%, two mother tongues 1.7% (2021 est.)
Currencyeuros (EUR) per US dollar -
Leadership
Head of State
Gitanas Nausėda
Since 2019
Head of Government
Inga Ruginienė
Since 2025
At a Glance
Population
2.8M
GDP (PPP)
$136B
