The Baltic States

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 The Baltic states consist of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.

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All the Baltic states were once republics of the Soviet Union.

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All Baltic states are now part of NATO and the European Union.

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A Brief History Of The Baltic State

The area that now constitutes the Baltic States was first inhabited by Finno-Ugric tribes. 

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Early Invasion

The area that now constitutes the Baltic States was first inhabited by Finno-Ugric tribes. 

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Part Of The Russian Empire

By the l8th century, however, Russia began seizing territory in the Baltics. By the end of the 18th century, all Baltic territory became part of the Russian Empire. 

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Baltic States As Soviet Republic

Shortly after World War II began, Soviet leader Josef Stalin coerced the leaders of all three Baltic States into allowing Soviet troops into their countries. 

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The Movement For Independence

Shortly thereafter, the parliaments of the three Baltic States proclaimed the independence of their respective countries. 

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The 3 Baltic State Estonia

It is bordered to the south by Latvia, to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the east by Russia, and to the west by the Baltic Sea. 

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The 3 Baltic State Latvia

Russia borders Latvia to the east, and the Baltic Sea is to the west. Latvia’s population is about 1.8 million.  

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The 3 Baltic State Lithuania

It is bordered by Belarus to the south and east, Latvia to the north, Poland to the south, and a part of East Prussia to the southwest, which is now controlled by Russia.  

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