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 …

6 days ago · 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 …

The majority of the population (over 80 percent) are Lithuanian, and speak the Lithuanian language (one of the two surviving members of the Baltic language group), the official …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Lithuanian language, East Baltic language most closely related to Latvian; it is spoken primarily in Lithuania, where it has been the official language since 1918. It is the most archaic Indo …

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 …

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 …