Basic Info
Location:
Lithuania is located by the Baltic Sea in Europe between Poland and Latvia.
Population:
Around 3.5 million people and growing.
Religions:
80% is Roman Catholic, while the other 20% are different forms of Christianity which mainly include Lutheran and Protestant.
Capital City:
Vilnius
Currency:
Litai; 1 litas= 0.388 dollars in other words 38 cents
Lithuania is located by the Baltic Sea in Europe between Poland and Latvia.
Population:
Around 3.5 million people and growing.
Religions:
80% is Roman Catholic, while the other 20% are different forms of Christianity which mainly include Lutheran and Protestant.
Capital City:
Vilnius
Currency:
Litai; 1 litas= 0.388 dollars in other words 38 cents
Food
Food is a greatly apart of the Lithuanian culture as in many other cultures. Some of Lithuania's traditional, delicious foods consist of blynai (pancakes), kugelis (potatoes and bacon), beet soup, gira (popular soda) and beer.
Sports
Sports are also greatly valued in Lithuania. Basketball is the most popular sport along with football and cycling.
Clothes
Clothing in Lithuania are very similar to American styles of clothing. Traditional Lithuanian folk clothes are very unique, however, and are worn in traditional ceremonies or celebrations.
History
Important events:
During World War II, Lithuania was occupied by Nazi Germany.
Up until the 1990s they were under the control of the Soviet Union.
It wasn't until the year of 1991 when Lithuania gained their liberty as an independent nation.
During World War II, Lithuania was occupied by Nazi Germany.
Up until the 1990s they were under the control of the Soviet Union.
It wasn't until the year of 1991 when Lithuania gained their liberty as an independent nation.