Around half a million inhabitants of Lithuania of non-Lithuanian background speak Lithuanian daily as a second language. Lithuanian is closely related to neighbouring Latvian, though the two …

Jan 1, 2026 · Lithuania, country of northeastern Europe, the southernmost and largest of the three Baltic states. Lithuania was a powerful empire that dominated much of eastern Europe in the …

Lithuanian is the state language of Lithuania and one of the official languages of the European Union (EU). It is also recognised as a minority language in Poland.

Today, Lithuanian has two main dialects—Aukstaitian (Highland Lithuanian) and Samogitian (Lowland Lithuanian)—with the former serving as the standard form. It is also the official …

Lithuanian (lietuvių kalba, pronounced [lʲiəˈtʊvʲuː kɐɫˈbɐ]) is an East Baltic language belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European language family. It is the language of Lithuanians and …

Lithuanian stands as a remarkable testimony to the endurance and adaptability of languages. With its complex grammar, rich phonological system, and deep historical roots, it provides a …

Lithuanian is generally divided into two main dialect groups: Aukštaitian (Highland Lithuanian) and Samogitian (Žemaitian or Lowland Lithuanian). These dialects differ in phonology, vocabulary, …

In fact, it is not simply a church but rather a complex of buildings, including a large events hall, a Lithuanian cultural center, a social hall, a small parish museum, a Lithuanian Saturday school, …

Lithuania facts: Official web sites of Lithuania, links and information on Lithuania's art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital city, airlines, embassies, tourist …

In the 1230s, Lithuanian lands were united for the first time by Mindaugas, who formed the Kingdom of Lithuania on 6 July 1253. Subsequent expansion and consolidation resulted in the …