1991_Lithuanian_independence_referendum

1991 Lithuanian independence referendum

1991 Lithuanian independence referendum

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An independence referendum was held in Lithuania on 9 February 1991,[1] eleven months after independence from the Soviet Union had been declared on 11 March 1990.[2] Just over 93% of those voting voted in favour of independence, while the number of eligible voters voting "yes" was 76.5%, far exceeding the threshold of 50%.[3] Independence was subsequently achieved in August 1991.[4] The independence of the Republic of Lithuania was re-recognized by the United States on 2 September 1991 and by the Soviet Union on 6 September 1991.

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  1. Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1201 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. Nohlen & Stöver, p1189
  3. Nohlen & Stöver, p1210
  4. Nohlen & Stöver, p1190

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