The Lithuanian State is a country located in the Baltic region of Europe. It shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east and south, and Poland and Russia to the west. The capital city is Vilnius, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. Lithuania is a member of the European Union and NATO. Lithuania has a population of approximately 2.8 million people and its official language is Lithuanian. The country has a diverse cultural heritage, influenced by its history of being part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Lithuania regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1990.