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Lithuania: capital, population, borders and facts
Lithuania is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Vilnius. Roughly 3 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Lithuania shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Latvia, Poland and Russia. Its coast touches the Baltic Sea. The national flag uses yellow, green and red.
| Capital city | Vilnius |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 3 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia |
| Seas and oceans | Baltic Sea |
| Flag colours | yellow, green, red |
Outline of Lithuania
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
What is the population of Lithuania?
Lithuania has roughly 3 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Lithuania?
Lithuania borders Belarus, Latvia, Poland and Russia.
Is Lithuania landlocked?
No, Lithuania is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Lithuania
In Lithuania, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Lithuania travel basics page.
Put what you know about Lithuania to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Lithuania flag uses yellow, green and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Lithuania has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 3 million people, Lithuania is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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