Lithuania

Lithuania is one of the Baltic countries, a member of the European Union, located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. Lithuania borders Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia. Lithuania is famous for its landscapes, abundance of forests, lakes and swamps. Tourists are attracted by the Baltic Sea with its sandy beaches , where amber can be found, and Curonian Spit with its impressive views and dunes. The main resorts in Lithuania are: Palanga, Neringa, Druskininkai and Birstonas, rich in nature and well-developed infrastructure for recreation and wellness. Nature is considered a great asset of the country. Currently 5 national parks have been created in Lithuania – Trakai Historical, Aukshtaitsky, Dzukiysky, Zhemaytiysky and Curonian Spit.

The largest cities of Lithuania – Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda – are famous for their old towns, a large number of churches, architectural monuments of different styles and eras and museums. Vilnius Old Town is included into UNESCO World Heritage List and is considered one of the largest in Eastern Europe.

Official name – Republic of Lithuania

State Language: Lithuanian

Capital: Vilnius

Square: 65 300 km²

Population 2023 – 2 862 380

Currency: Euro

Time Zone: UTC +2 (EET) / summertime UTC +3 (EEST)

Climate: the average temperature in summer reaches 17-20°C, in winter -5°C / -3°C. Several weeks in summer can be hot (up to 30°C) and in winter weather can be very cold (up to -25°C).

Internet top-level domain extension: .lt

Telephone code: +370

Public holidays:

January 1 – New Year
February 16 – Lithuanian Independence Day
March 11 – Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day
March – April ( Sunday and Monday) – Easter (according to the Catholic calendar).
May 1 – International Labour Day
First Sunday in May – Mother’s Day
First Sunday in June – Father’s Day
June 24 – Dew Day (pagan version of St. John’s Day)
July 6 – State Day (Coronation of King Mindaugas of Lithuania)
August 15 – Grass Day (pagan version of Assumption of Mary)
November 1 – All Saints Day
November 2 – Day of the Dead
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 25-26 – Christmas