Šilutė
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Šilutė is located in western Lithuania, within the Klaipėda County and the ethnographic region of Lithuania Minor. Historically, it developed around an inn catering to travelers between Klaipėda and Tilsit. The town served as a vital trading hub, particularly for fish, connecting Samogitia and Prussian fishermen.
Statistics
Area
Not available
Population
16,200