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Which cities are the largest urban centres in the Baltic states?

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Map of the Baltic States-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania-showing country borders, major uplands and plains, highest points, and the capitals Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. Surrounding countries and bodies of water, including Russia, Belarus, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the Baltic Sea, and the Gulf of Finland, are also labeled. — Baltic states The Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

The Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are highly urbanized, with more than two-thirds of the region's population residing in urban areas. The largest urban centers in the region include the following cities:1234

Lithuania: The capital, Vilnius, is the largest city, followed by Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys.13
Latvia: The capital, Riga, is the most populous city in the country, followed by Daugavpils and Liepāja.14
Estonia: The capital, Tallinn, and Tartu are the two largest cities. Other significant urban centers include Narva, Kohtla-Järve, and Pärnu.12

These cities serve as the primary hubs for industry, administration, and commerce within their respective nations.15