Lithuania

Lithuania, officially Republic of Lithuania, is a country located in Northern Europe, in the Baltic region. It borders Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, Poland to the south, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the southwest. Lithuania also has a coastline along the Baltic Sea. The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius, known for its well-preserved old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lithuania is famous for its rich history and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The country has a strong cultural identity, with unique traditions in music, art, and literature. Lithuania was one of the first Soviet republics to declare independence, in 1990. It is a member of the European Union and NATO. Its economy is diversified, with important sectors including agriculture, industrial production, and services. Lithuania is also known for its beautiful forests, lakes, and national parks. Population of Lithuania from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.8 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.79 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.79 million inhabitants. Capital (Vilnius): Population in 2020: About 540,000 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Vilnius: ~540,000 Kaunas: ~288,000 Klaipėda: ~147,000 Šiauliai: ~100,000 Panevėžys: ~88,000 Alytus: ~54,000 Marijampolė: ~38,000 Mažeikiai: ~34,000 Jonava: ~27,000 Utena: ~25,000 Lithuania is divided into 10 counties (Apskritys): Alytus County Kaunas County Klaipėda County Marijampolė County Panevėžys County Šiauliai County Tauragė County Telšiai County Utena County Vilnius County GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 42,300 million Euros. 2019: About 45,500 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About -0.6% of GDP. 2019: About -1.0% of GDP. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 34.2%. 2019: About 35.9%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 6.2%. 2019: About 6.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)