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Republic of
Lithuania
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Did You Know?
  • White flowers are usually reserved for brides, and carnations are for mourning and other occasions.
  • Leaving food on the plate is impolite because it suggests that the meal was not good.
  • Lithuanian families have gardens either near their rural homes or on the outskirts of cities.
  • Basketball is the most popular sport.

  • Flag
    The flag of Lithuania, most recently adopted on 20 March 1989, features three horizontal stripes: yellow, green, and red. The colors of the flag (plus white) are those found in the traditional dress and culture of the Lithuanian people.

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    Official Name Anthem
    Hear the name of the country Hear the name of the country. The common name of the country is Lithuania. The official name is the Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika).
    Hear the national anthem Hear the national anthem.  The national anthem of Lithuania was adopted in 1918. Lyrics and music by Vincas Kudirka.
    Country and Development Data
    Capital: Vilnius
       Current Time: 1:29 AM
       Latitude: 54.41
       Longitude: 25.19
    Population: 3,565,205 (rank=131)
    Area, sq. mi.: 25,174 (rank=120)
    Area, sq. km.: 65,200
    Human Dev. Index rank: 43 of 177 countries
    Adjusted for women: 38 of 156 countries
    Real GDP per capita: $14,494
    Adult literacy rate: 99% (male); 99% (female)
    Infant mortality rate: 7 per 1,000 births
    Life expectancy: 67 (male); 78 (female)
    Currency: Litas




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