Samogitia
Sign in to saveSamogitia, 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.
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Samogitia (Žemaitija) is one of five cultural regions that make up modern Lithuania and was historically one of the two main administrative divisions of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. It remains significant as a distinct cultural area within Lithuania's geography and heritage.
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- Ethnographic region of Lithuania
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- Etymology and alternative names
- Geography
- Subdivisions
- Demographics and language
- History
- Tourism
- Politics
- Symbols
- Gallery
- See also
- Notes
- References
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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.