Švenčionys
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Švenčionys is a city in eastern Lithuania, serving as the capital of the Švenčionys district municipality. Historically, it was a significant center within the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, benefiting from its location along trade routes. During the Napoleonic Wars, Napoleon briefly resided here in 1812.
Statistics
Area
6.13 km²
Population
4,065