Lithuania is considered to be a large nation because of its total area. Its total land area is 65,300 km² (approx. 25,212 mi²). Continental shelf of Lithuania is approximately 7,031 km² (around 2,715 mi²). Lithuania is located in Europe. Europe is a continent whose borders date back to the period of antiquity. European countries include, but are not limited to, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Malta, and The Vatican. Lithuania has 4 neighbouring countries. Its neighbours include Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia. Lithuania is not a landlocked country. It means that is is bordered by at least one major body of water. The average elevation range of Lithuania is 110 m (361 ft).