Country Profile Page
Official Name: Republic of Lithuania
Capital City: Vilnius
General Demographic (as of 2011):
| Area (sq. km): |
65,200 km2 |
| Total population: |
3.3 million |
| Population growth (annual %): |
-0.6% |
| Urban population: |
2.23 million |
| Urban population (% of total): |
67% |
| GDP (current US$) PPP: |
US$36.3 billion |
| GDP growth (annual %): |
1.3% |
| GDP per capita (current US$) PPP: |
US$10,933 |
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About Lithuania
Geography and Climate:
Lithuania is located in Eastern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, between Latvia and Russia. The country experiences a mix of maritime and continental climates with moderate winters and summers.
Population and Urbanization:
In 2010, the population of Lithuania stood at 3.3 million with 2.23 million or 67% living in urban areas. The largest urban area is the capital Vilnius.
Economy and Industry:
The economy is driven by trade and foreign partners with Russia being its main trading partner. Privatization of state-owned has fostered the transition from a centrally controlled to a more free market economy. Main economic drivers are industrial manufacturing, metals and metals processing, food processing and petroleum refining.
Energy:
In 2008, Lithuania’s main energy source is nuclear power (71.1%). Gas takes is the second significant energy source with the remainder made up of hydroelectric and renewable sources.
Transport:
In 2009, there was 81,000 kilometers of road and with a vehicle density of 23 per kilometer translates to 1.86 million vehicles in the entire country.
Emission Profile:
In 2008, over half of emissions come from energy and transport. The remainder of emissions came from industry, agriculture and waste byproducts. 60% of emissions is comprised of carbon dioxide. Methane, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur, and volatile organic compounds make up the remaining 40%.
Air Quality Management:
The Ministry of Environment is the government agency tasked to monitor air quality and to ensure continued implementation of various directives focused on emission reduction and monitoring
References:
(1)World Bank Country Data: Lithuania
(2)World Fact Book – Lithuania
(3)http://www.iea.org/stats/electricitydata.asp?COUNTRY_CODE=LT
"> International Energy Agency, 2008. Country Profile: Lithuania
(4)http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/climate/ghg-country-profiles/trends-and-...
"> Europe Environment Agency, 2008. Country Profile: Lithuania
(5) Lithuania-Ministry of Environment, 2006.
