Constitution:
Republic
Currency:
Litas, connected to the Euro since 2th February 2002, 1 Litas = 2,60 SEK (January 2006)
Ethnic group:
Litauer 83,4 %, ,Russian 6,3 %, Polish 6,7 % and others 3,6 %
Religion:
Catholic,79 %, Russian orthodox 4,1% and Protestant 1,9 %
Area:
65 300 km², 60% agricultural region and 30% forest
Population:
3,47 millions
Average lifetime:
Men 66 year and women 78 year
Capital:
Vilnius, 553 000 inhabitants
Other large cities:
Kaunas, Klaipeda and Siauliai
Source:
Ministry of Foreign affairs