Quick Data on Lithuania
| Short Name | Lithuania |
| Capital | Vilnius |
| Long Name | Republic of Lithuania |
| Country Code | LH |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 65,300 sq km |
| Population | 2,731,464 |
| Language | Lithuanian |
| Nationality | Lithuanian(s) |
Geography of Lithuania
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 56 00 N, 24 00 E, Lithuania neighbors Belarus 640 km, Latvia 544 km, Poland 104 km, Russia (Kaliningrad) 261 km. The terrain in Lithuania is described as lowland, many scattered small lakes, fertile soil, with an average elevation point of 110 m. The climate of Lithuania: transitional, between maritime and continental; wet, moderate winters and summers.
| Surface Total | 65,300 sq km |
| Land Surface | 62,680 sq km |
| Water Surface | 2,620 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,549 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Belarus 640 km, Latvia 544 km, Poland 104 km, Russia (Kaliningrad) 261 km |
| Coastline | 90 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Baltic Sea 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Aukstojas 294 m |
Resources of Lithuania
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being peat, arable land, amber. The agricultural land occupies 44.80% of Lithuania, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 34.60%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 44.80% | 28,081 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 44 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 34.60% | 21,687 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 20.60% | 12,912 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Lithuania
The population of the country is estimated at 2,731,464 people, with the biggest urban area having 539,000 VILNIUS (capital) (2020). Known as Lithuanian(s), the people from Lithuania come from diversified ethnic groups such as Lithuanian 84.1%, Polish 6.6%, Russian 5.8%, Belarusian 1.2%, other 1.1%, unspecified 1.2% (2011 est.). The official language is Lithuanian. Religions: Roman Catholic 77.2%, Russian Orthodox 4.1%, Old Believer 0.8%, Evangelical Lutheran 0.6%, Evangelical Reformist 0.2%, other (including Sunni Muslim, Jewish, Greek Catholic, and Karaite) 0.8%, none 6.1%, unspecified 10.1% (2011 est.).
| Population | 2,731,464 |
| Nationality | Lithuanian(s) |
| Official Language | Lithuanian |
| Other Languages | Lithuanian (official) 82%, Russian 8%, Polish 5.6%, other 0.9%, unspecified 3.5% (2011 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 9.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 15 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 68.00% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 4.83 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 6.6 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Lithuania
Lithuania is a semi-presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system; legislative acts can be appealed to the Constitutional Court.
| Governing Type | semi-presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Lithuania |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Lithuania
From a population total of 2,731,464, the labor force is 1.467 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grain, potatoes, sugar beets, flax, vegetables; beef, milk, eggs, pork, cheese; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: metal-cutting machine tools, electric motors, televisions, refrigerators and freezers, petroleum refining, shipbuilding (small ships), furniture, textiles, food processing, fertilizer, agricultural machinery, optical equipment, lasers, electronic components, computers, amber jewelry, information technology, video game development, app/software development, biotechnology. Its exports cover refined fuel, machinery and equipment, chemicals, textiles, foodstuffs, plastics. The main import products are: oil, natural gas, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, chemicals, textiles and clothing, metals.
| Exports | $29.12 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $31.56 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Russia 15%, Latvia 9.9%, Poland 8.1%, Germany 7.3%, US 5.2%, Estonia 5%, Sweden 4.8% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Russia 13%, Germany 12.3%, Poland 10.6%, Latvia 7.1%, Italy 5.2%, Netherlands 5.1%, Sweden 4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $32,400 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 3.131 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 2,122,884 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 74.40% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Lithuania, statistics sectio
