Lithuania

Map of Lithuania

Top 10 Biggest Cities in Lithuania ( by population)
1. Vilnius
2. Kaunas
3. Klaipeda
4. Siauliai
5. Dainava
6. Panevezys
7. Alytus
8. Marijampole
9. Mazeikiai
10. Jonava

 

Lithuania Known For:
Basketball
Amber
Beautiful Women
Arvydas Sabonis
Lithuanian Beer

 

Top 10 Facts About Lithuania
1. There are three ‘Baltic’ countries. One is Lithuania, and the other two are Estonia and Latvia.
2. In Lithuania they call basketball their ‘second religion’ – they take it very seriously and it’s the most popular sport there
3. Lithuania has over 2,800 lakes and an impressive 816 rivers
4. One of the most popular dishes in Lithuania is called ‘Capelinai’, which is an oval shaped meal made from ground meat with potato
5. Lithuanians actually discovered how to make vodka – Russia owes them one then!
6. Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to become independent on the 11th of March 1990
7. Lithuania has been a member of the United Nations since 17th September 1991
8. And a member of the European Union since the 1st May 2004
9. During the Middle Ages Lithuania was one of Europe’s biggest countries
10. Before the introduction of Christianity, ‘Romuva’ was the national religion in Lithuania – which some people still practice there today