Samogitia
Samogitia
Žemaitija Žemaitėjė | |
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| Motto: Patria Una | |
Location of Samogitia within Lithuania | |
| Coordinates: 56°00′0″N 22°15′0″E / 56.00000°N 22.25000°E | |
| Country | Lithuania |
| Capital | Telšiai |
| Largest city | Šiauliai |
| Area | |
• Total | 16,872 km2 (6,514 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 506,665 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (80/sq mi) |
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| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET (GMT+2)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST (GMT+3)) |
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Samogitia, often known by its Lithuanian name Žemaitija (Samogitian: Žemaitėjė; see below for alternative and historical names) is one of the five cultural regions of Lithuania and formerly one of the two core administrative divisions of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania alongside Lithuania proper.
Žemaitija is located in northwestern Lithuania. Its capital city is Telšiai and the largest city is Šiauliai (located on the border between Samogitia and Aukštaitija). Throughout centuries, Samogitia developed a separate culture featuring diverse architecture, folk costumes, dances, songs, traditions, and a distinct Samogitian language.
Famous landmarks include Tauragė Castle, Plungė Manor and Hill of Crosses.