Lithuania is the largest state in terms of area and population, located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Its neighbor is Latvia in the north, the Kaliningrad region of Russia and Poland in the southwest, and Belarus in the southeast.

Lithuania on the world map

Most of the territory of Lithuania belongs to the plain type and retains traces of ancient glaciation. The highest point in the country is Juozapine Hill, whose height above sea level is 294 m.
There are 758 rivers flowing through the state, the largest of which are the Viliya and the Neman. As for lakes, there are about three thousand of them in Lithuania, the largest of which is located on the border of three countries - Latvia, Belarus and Lithuania, and is called Druksiai.
The climate here is quite variable and has a transitional character from a marine type to a continental one. Winters, as a rule, are not very cold: the average temperature is about -4.5...-50C. Summer is cool and sunny; the thermometer in July most often stops at +170C.
Lithuania is geographically divided into 10 counties, which, in turn, form the municipalities of 9 different cities and 43 districts. In total, there are 3 categories of settlements in the country: cities, towns (towns) and villages. The largest cities are the following: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Siauliai and Penevezys.

Map of Lithuania in Russian

The capital of Lithuania is Vilnius. This ancient city has preserved so many historical monuments that it was taken under the permanent patronage of UNESCO. Among the most famous local attractions are the following: the Old Arsenal, the ruins of the Old Castle, Gediminas Square, the Artillery Bastion, the New Arsenal, the city hall, the Verkiai Palace. In terms of the number of churches, Vilnius occupies one of the first places in the entire Baltic region; the largest share among them is accounted for by Catholic churches.
The ancient capital of Lithuania is Trakai, where you can see one of the most impregnable European fortresses, perfectly preserved to this day. The city's natural attractions are a unique glacial landscape and the National Historical and Cultural Reserve, whose area is 8,200 hectares.
The city of Kaunas is the second largest in Lithuania. Among its tourist attractions are such architectural sites as the Gothic House of Perkūnas, Kaunas Castle, the Palace of the Masala Princes and the City Hall. The number of city museums reaches several dozen, the largest exhibitions are presented in the Aviation Museum, the Museum of Medicine and Pharmaceuticals, the Zoological Museum, the original Museum of Devils and the Sports Museum.
Klaipeda is an ice-free port located on the shores of the Curonian Lagoon. As a result of the Second World War, the city was badly damaged, but historians and archaeologists managed to partially restore the castle on the Curonian Spit, the quarters of ancient stone warehouses, the magistrate building and the theater.
The unique natural world served as the basis for the creation of several nature reserves in Lithuania, the largest and most visited of which are Čapkėliai, Kamanos and Žuvintas. Photo materials used from Wikimedia © Foto, Wikimedia Commons

Lithuania or the Republic of Lithuania is a Baltic country located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania is a European state. The country borders on countries such as Latvia, Poland, Belarus, and the Kaliningrad region of Russia - which is clearly visible on the map of the country.

Lithuania is one of the tourist countries that annually welcomes vacationers from all over the world, mostly from Russia. Vacationers value ecology, nature, and the opportunity to relax on the Baltic Sea coast, which washes the eastern coast of the state. One of the Lithuanian National Parks, Kernavė, is included in the UNESCO Heritage List.

The national cuisine of Lithuania is very similar to the cuisine of Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus, since in this country, special attention is paid to agriculture. The main traditional dishes are prepared from potatoes, meat, vegetables, and grains. Cold borscht, dumplings, potato pancakes are a component of Lithuanian cuisine.

You can find out where Lithuania is using the interactive world map.

A detailed map is presented in Russian.

- a country with unusually beautiful architecture and nature. Huge beautiful castles, a great variety of thematic museums, and a variety of exhibitions are the hallmark of this country.

The most popular places for tourists are the Lithuanian Maritime Museum, Aquapark, Sventoji and the City of Crosses. True connoisseurs of natural beauty cannot pass by Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, because these cities are famous for their incredibly beautiful houses, streets, alleys, and gardens from which it is impossible to take your eyes off.

Lithuania has excellent service and service. Local restaurants offer an elegant menu, the main product of which is potatoes. Tourists in this country cannot help but try zeppelins, a signature Lithuanian dish. You can enjoy this country forever, especially with a glass of famous Lithuanian beer!

Lithuania on the world map

Below is an interactive map of Lithuania in Russian from Google. You can move the map left and right, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map using the “+” and “-” icons, which are located at the bottom on the right side of the map, or using the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Lithuania is located on the world map, use the same method to reduce the scale of the map even further.

In addition to the map with the names of objects, you can look at Lithuania from a satellite if you click on the “Show satellite map” switch in the lower left corner of the map.

Below is another map of Lithuania. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print it out and take it with you on the road.

You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Lithuania, which you can always use to search for an object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Have a nice trip!

Lithuania is a state in Northern Europe, in the Baltic states, with access to the Baltic Sea in the west.

On a detailed map of Lithuania, you can find the country’s border with four countries: Latvia in the north, Belarus in the southeast, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad region) in the southwest.

Lithuania is an exporter of oil and gas, dairy products, and pharmaceuticals.

Lithuania on the world map: geography, nature and climate

Lithuania on the world map is located in Northern Europe, in the Baltic region, washed by the waters of the Baltic Sea and its Curonian Lagoon in the west. The country stretches 370 km in the latitudinal direction, and 280 km in the meridional direction. The total length of the borders is 1273 km, and the length of the coastline is only 99 km.

Minerals

Lithuania is not rich in mineral resources. The country contains only significant reserves of limestone, clay, quartz and gypsum sand; Oil reserves on the Baltic Sea shelf and iron ore in the south are insignificant.

Relief

The topography of Lithuania is flat and hilly, most of the country is located on the western edge of the East European Plain. The highest point of Lithuania is Aukštojas Hill (294 meters), which belongs to the Oshmyany Upland.

Hydrography

Lithuania has a dense river network with short lowland rivers - only 19 rivers in the country are more than 100 km long. The longest river is the Nemunas, 937 km long (of which 475 km are on the territory of Lithuania), flowing into the Curonian Lagoon of the Baltic Sea.

There are about 3,000 lakes in Lithuania, mostly of glacial origin and occupying 1.5% of the country's area. The largest lake is Druksiai (44.79 km²), located in the territories of Lithuania and Belarus, in the eastern part of the country.

The country is dominated by lowland, transitional and raised bogs, which account for 6% of the country's territory.

Flora and fauna

The most common soils in Lithuania are soddy-podzolic and soddy-carbonate soils.

About a third of the country's territory is occupied by forest vegetation, among which pine, spruce, birch, alder, aspen, and oak predominate.

In total, the flora of Lithuania includes 10,600 plant species. Thyme, St. John's wort, cotton grass, cloudberry, duckweed, and horsetails are often found.

The fauna of Lithuania consists of 68 species of mammals, 203 species of birds, 7 species of reptiles, 13 species of amphibians and about 60 species of fish. In the local forests and fields of mammals there are wild boars, roe deer, foxes, wolves, hares; and among the birds - nightingales, tits, finches, thrushes. Inland waters are inhabited by roach, ruffe, bream, and perch.

The country's specially protected areas include about 300 national and regional parks, reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. Aukštaitskiy National Park is the oldest national park in the country, which includes picturesque forests and hills with 126 lakes scattered on them. On the map of Lithuania in Russian, the national park is located in the eastern part of the country.

Climate

The climate of Lithuania is temperate continental in the center and eastern part, temperate maritime on the coast. The Baltic Sea has a significant influence on the climate of the entire country, making it less continental: severe frosts in winter and sweltering heat in summer are rare for Lithuania. The average annual temperature is +6 °C. Winter is mild and snowy, lasting no more than 3 months, the average January temperature ranges from -1 °C on the sea coast to -6 °C in the continental part. Summer is cool and rainy, lasting 3 months, the average temperature in July is from +16 °C to +19 °C. 540 – 930 mm of precipitation falls annually, the largest amount of which is observed on the southwestern coast of the Baltic Sea.

Map of Lithuania with cities. Administrative division of the country

The territory of Lithuania is divided into 10 counties:

• Alytussky,
• Vilnius,
• Kaunassky,
• Klaipeda,
• Mariyampolsky,
• Panevezhsky,
• Tauraga,
• Telšiaiskiy,
• Utena,
• Siauliai.

Largest cities in Lithuania

• Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania, home to a fifth (546 thousand people) of the country’s population. On the map of Lithuania with cities in Russian, the city is located in the southeast of the country. Vilnius is the transport, tourist and economic center of Lithuania, specializing in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and the food industry. The Old Town with Gediminas' Tower, Cathedral Square, and the Church of St. John is the most important landmark of Vilnius.
• Kaunas is the second most important city in the country, located in its central part. There are many textile industry enterprises in Kaunas, as well as the Kaunas Hydroelectric Power Station. Kaunas Castle, built in the 13th century, is the main attraction of the city. The population of Kaunas is 301 thousand people.
• Siauliai- a city in northern Lithuania. The main role in the economy of Siauliai is occupied by trade, production of drinks and confectionery, and the leather industry. The city is home to the large Siauliai University and the Siauliai Drama Theatre. Siauliai has a population of 108 thousand inhabitants.