Samogitia

This article is about the ethnographic region of Lithuania. For info about the historical Samogitian Duchy, see Duchy of Samogitia.

Samogitia Žemaitija Žemaitėjė
Ethnographic region of Lithuania
From top, left to right: Palanga Plungė Manor Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Šiauliai Hill of Crosses Clocktower square in Telšiai
Flag Coat of arms
Motto:  Patria Una
Location of Samogitia within Lithuania
Coordinates: 56°00′0″N 22°15′0″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 (78/sq mi)
Demonyms	Samogitian (English) žemaitis (masc) and žemaitė (fem) (Lithuanian)
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 the Hill of Crosses, Tauragė Castle, and Plungė Manor.