Top 10 Facts About Lithuania
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1. There are three ‘Baltic’ countries. One is Lithuania, and the other two are Estonia and Latvia.
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2. In Lithuania they call basketball their ‘second religion’ – they take it very seriously and it’s the most popular sport there
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 10. Before the introduction of Christianity, ‘Romuva’ was the national religion in Lithuania – which some people still practice there today |
