Labas!Hello from Lithuania

A small country on the Baltic Sea with red brick castles, giant sand dunes, pink soup, and a big love for basketball.

CapitalVilnius
LanguageLithuanian
CurrencyEuro (€)since 2015
Population2.9 millionabout
IndependenceMarch 11, 1990The first Soviet republic to declare independence from the USSR.

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Where Lithuania is in Europe

Vilnius is about 9,000 km away. Its clock is 6 hours behind Manila (5 hours in summer).

Time in Vilnius now

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Swipe through. Three of these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hill of Crosses
A hill near Šiauliai covered with thousands of crosses left by visitors.
Vilnius Cathedral
The main church of Lithuania, in the heart of the capital.
Vilnius Old Town
The historic center of the capital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Curonian Spit
Huge sand dunes on a thin strip of land between the sea and a lagoon. A UNESCO site.
Kernavė Hill Forts
Grassy hills where wooden castles once stood. A UNESCO site.

Cepelinai
Big potato dumplings filled with meat, the national dish. Named after zeppelin airships.
Šaltibarščiai
A cold, bright pink soup made from beets and kefir. A summer favorite.
Šakotis
A "tree cake" baked layer by layer over a fire, with spikes like branches.

Amber
Fossilized tree resin found on the Baltic coast, called "Lithuanian gold".
Traditional Costume
Striped skirts, aprons, and woven sashes. Patterns differ by region.
Margučiai
Easter eggs decorated with wax patterns, a spring tradition.
Sodas
Hanging ornaments made from straw, used at weddings and holidays.
White Stork
Lithuania's national bird. A stork nest on the roof is said to bring good luck.