Veselb

Veselba, also known as Veselb, is a village and the administrative center of Priekule Parish in Siauliai County, Lithuania.

The village has a total area of 143.8 km2. The highest point is the hill called Griniai, with an elevation of 193 meters above sea level. The nearest town is Joniskelis, which is about 15 kilometers from Veselba.

The majority of the population in Priekule Parish, where Veselba is situated, are ethnic Lithuanians. Notably, the village has a significant proportion of ethnic Russians, constituting around 7% of the population.

Agriculture plays a pivotal role in the local economy, with the majority of people employed in agriculture and related industries. The study of agricultural practices and research into agricultural adaptability on the territory of Priekule Parish date back several decades and have yielded critical findings influencing crop choice and rural development strategies in the region.

The village boasts a basic infrastructure that supports the needs of the residents, consisting of pavements, buildings for public use, accessible healthcare services, and other civic amenities. The private and public zones of the village adhere to relatively strict environmental regulations in place to protect plant and animal life.

This type of economic interplay in the past and the present has largely characterized rural development patterns across Priekule Parish. In overall structure and density of human habitation and built-environment contributions to natural resources, the village of Veselba contributes meaningfully to the honored land of Lithuania where it stands on distinct reaches.