What is the Capital of Lithuania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Lithuania is Vilnius. Lithuania is located in Northern Europe, Europe, with a population of 2,894,886. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Lithuanian.
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Vilnius at a glance
| Capital city | Vilnius |
|---|---|
| Country | Lithuania (Republic of Lithuania) |
| Region | Northern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 2,894,886 (138th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+02:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +370 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
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Lithuania in context
- Lithuania covers 65,300 km², making it the 121st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 44 people per km² ranks 141st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia.
- With 2,894,886 people, Lithuania holds about 2.7% of the population of Northern Europe.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lithuania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Lithuania — FAQ
What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius.
Is Vilnius the largest city in Lithuania?
Yes — Vilnius is both the capital and the largest city of Lithuania.
What country is Vilnius in?
Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania.
What continent is Vilnius in?
Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is located in Europe.
Is Vilnius the capital of Lithuania?
Yes — Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania (official name: Republic of Lithuania).
Vilnius is the capital of which country?
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, in Northern Europe.
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