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Lithuania is a country and the southernmost of Europe’s Baltic states, a former Soviet bloc nation that borders Poland, Latvia and Belarus. Its capital, Vilnius, near the Belarus border, is known for its medieval Old Town, subsequent Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture, and its 18th-century cathedral. Hilltop Gediminas Tower, a symbol of the city and the nation, offers sweeping views.

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  • Capital: Vilnius
  • Language: Lithuanian
  • Currency: Euro

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