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Lithuania is a Baltic country in Europe. In the west it is bordered by the Baltic Sea coastline and is delimited by Latvia to the north, Belarus to the east, Poland to the southwest, and Russia to the west. This country has a rich and long history - it was in the middle ages a gigantic feudal country extending from the Baltic to the Black sea.
Its capital, Vilnius, is an extremely small place with astonishing contrasts - peculiar obscure courtyards, unconventional artist community, splendid arts and beautiful baroque. Its natural and historical treasures - forests, lakes, the magical Curonian Spit in Western Lithuania, the Hill of Crosses and a Soviet sculpture park, make this country something really worth visiting.
REASONS TO GO
The Curonian Spit is a unique national park that has been protected of the world's heritage by UNESCO.
Aukštaitija National Park is a land of lakes, hills and forests near town of Ignalina.
The revival of ethnographic crafts, medieval festivals and culinary traditions.
GOOD TO KNOW
Capital: Vilnius
Currency: Litas (LTL)
Area: 65.300 sq km
Population: 3.6 million
Language: Lithuanian (official)
Electricity: 220V/50Hz (European plug)
Calling Code: +370
Time Zone: UTC+2
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Jan 1, New Year's Day
Jan 13, Defenders of Freedom Day
Feb 16, Lithuanian Independence Day
March 11, Day of Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood
July 6, Crowning of Mindaugas Day (Day of Statehood)
Aug 15, Assumption Day
Nov 1, All Saint's Day
Dec 25/26, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
OTHER HOLIDAYS
Easter Monday
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