Lithuania

Lithuania shares border with Poland stretched from the Baltic Sea touching the Black sea. Lithuania has bagged to create history when the Soviet first declares its independence in 1990. Featuring flat landscape and low hills in the eastern highlands and western uplands, Lithuania’s main advantage are its fertile agricultural land along with 722 rivers, a long coastline of Baltic sea and more than 2 800 lakes. Country’s 28% of land is covered by forest. All such natural beauty is restored for nature preservation and recreation. Lithuania’s fortunes have seen rapid changes with the restructured economy. Every year with the increased number of visitors flocking at Lithuania flourishes the tourism industry.

Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania, a beautiful city placed on the banks of Neris and Vilnia rivers, and Vilnius has one of the most biggest and most impressive old towns in Europe. Explore the history at its Baroque old town and soak up the easy-going charm.

Renaissance-style complex and countless inner courtyard, Vilnius University, founded in 1579 forms a city within a city. About 84% of the population is ethnic Lithuanians, language belonging from Indo-European family.

Kaunas is Lithuania's second city, from its attractive old town, gourmet restaurants, bars and clubs and the unique restaurants the city has some colorful history stored in the bag. Discover Klaipeda, well-known port city, can also be a treat for the history lovers.
Lithuanians has successfully preserved its own culture and traditions. With a huge forest cover tourist get attracted by the five national parks- Aukstaitijos, Zemaitijos, Trakai, Kuronian and Dzukijos. Participate in all exciting activities offered by the country- from fishing in summers to hiking, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and skating during winters.

Destination Facts

Capital: Vilnius Currency: Lithuanian litas (Lt) (LTL) Area: 65200 Official Language: Lithuanian Population: 3601138 National Animal: Population Density: 55.2 National Sports:Basketball, Football