Event Stabilization of the Latvia-Lithuania border after World War I

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Refers to several different events that led to the stabilization of the border between Latvia and Lithuania after World War I.

Chronology

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  • April 1921: On March 1921, Lithuania was given the port town Palanga, the village of Šventoji, parts of Rucava Municipality and the railroad junction of Mažeikiai on Rīga - Jelgava- Liepāja railroad line, which meant that Latvia had to build a new railway line. Latvia received the town of Aknīste and some smaller territories in Aknīste Municipality, Ukri parish and Bauska Municipality. Latvia gave up 283,3 square km, while receiving 290 km2.
  • October 1919: In September 1919, during attack against the Soviets, Lithuanian army occupied much of Ilūkste Municipality.