+The **Baltic States** are a geopolitical term referring to the three sovereign countries in [Northern Europe](/wiki/Northern_Europe): [Estonia](/wiki/Estonia), [Latvia](/wiki/Latvia), and [Lithuania](/wiki/Lithuania). Situated on the eastern coast of the [Baltic Sea](/wiki/Baltic_Sea), they share a complex history, often influenced by powerful neighbors, yet maintain distinct cultures and languages.
+## See also
+- [Eastern Europe](/wiki/Eastern_Europe)
+- [Soviet Union](/wiki/Soviet_Union)
+- [European Union](/wiki/European_Union)
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