Lietuvos

Lietuvos is the genitive form of Lietuva and appears in official names such as Lietuvos Respublika (Republic of Lithuania). Lithuania is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It lies along the western Baltic coast and features a mostly flat to gently undulating landscape with many lakes, forests, and rivers. The capital and largest city is Vilnius; other major cities include Kaunas and Klaipėda. The official language is Lithuanian, a Baltic language, with minority languages such as Polish and Russian spoken in parts of the country.

Lithuania's medieval origins led to the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a major European state that later formed a union with Poland. It became part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, then was incorporated into the Russian Empire in the late 18th century. It declared independence in 1918, endured occupation in World War II, and was incorporated into the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1990, when it restored independence.

In 2004 Lithuania joined the European Union and NATO, and it adopted the euro in 2015. It is a unitary parliamentary republic. The Seimas, a 141-seat chamber elected for four-year terms, is the national legislature; the president is head of state with limited powers, and the prime minister is head of government.

The economy is diversified, with services, manufacturing, and technology playing important roles. Agriculture remains significant in rural areas. Lithuanian culture emphasizes language preservation, religious and artistic traditions; UNESCO sites include Vilnius Old Town, the Kernavė Archaeological Site, and the Struve Geodetic Arc.