 Lithuania — (lith´ōō ā´nē ə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... There are more than one million Lithuanians living in the United States, Canada, South America, the »» More
Fashion... Western style clothing is worn. Traditional clothing is worn for festivals. The traditional costume »» More
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Lithuania History
Early History
Lithuanians belong to the Baltic group of nations. Their ancestors moved to the Baltic region about 3000 B.C. from beyond the Volga region of central Russia. In Roman times, they traded amber with Rome and around A.D. 900-1000 split into different language groups, namely, Lithuanians, Prussians, Latvians, Semigallians, and others. The Prussians were conquered by the Teutonic Knights, and, ironically, the name "Prussia" was taken over by the conquerors, who destroyed or assimilated Prussia’s original inhabitants. Other groups also died out or were assimilated by their neighbors. Only the Lithuanians and the Latvians survived the ravages of history.
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Capital Cities... Vilnius
Population: 3,555,179
GDP: $63,250,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 65,200 (sq km) 25,174 (sq mi)
Currency: litas
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