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Lithuania
Here is what you need to know: Lithuania Travel Guide
Lithuania is part of the Baltic States. It is an amazing country to visit. Especially that it is not too touristic.
We made a 2-week road trip in the Baltic States and Lithuania was our first stop. We loved it.Â
From the cute Capital of Vilnius to the Castle of Trakai, the beauty of the Curonian spit. Lithuania has everything you can ask for a dreamy destination.Â
Plus, as it is not too big nor crowded, it is super easy to get around.
The Curonian spit was our favorite with sea, lake, forest, dunes…Â
About
Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania is located in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of the three Baltic States and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic sea.Â
It covers 65 300 km² and has a population of 2.8 million.
It was inhabited by Baltic tribes until 1253when it became the kingdom of Lithuania. It later changes a lots until recent history where it became part of the Russian Empire, then Nazi Germany and then Soviet Union.
On 11 March 1990, a year before the formal dissolution of the Soviet Union, Lithuania passed the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania, becoming the first Soviet republic to proclaim its independence
The yellow in the flag is meant to symbolize the sun and prosperity, the green is for the forests, the countryside, liberty, and hope, and the red represents the blood and bravery of those who have died for Lithuania
One of the most popular Lithuanian dishes is cepelinai. (dumplings, made from potato dough and stuffed with pork).
The name cepelinai comes in honour of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, pioneer of the airship. And because they ressemble the Zeppelin.Â
Did you know that one third of the country is covered in forests? With 1 102 000 ha of States forests and 888 000 ha of private forest.
Also, Lithuania is a flat country with a highest point at 293m above sea level.Â
There are 2 independence days.Â
The first one is the signature of the Act of Independence of Lithuania on February 16, 1918. (End of Russian Empire)
The second one is the Day of the Restoration of Independence on 11th March (end of USSR)
What to expect?
Language: The official language is Lithuanian. But it was easy to get around only speaking English.
Food:Â There are many traditional dishes in Lithuania. Such as the cold beet soup or Rye Bread. It is fine for every diet there is.
Transportation: Buses and trains are common and easy to use between the main cities. But the best way to explore the country is by car.
Money: The currency in Lithuania is the Euro.
Plugs: The plugs in Lithuania are type F. The standard voltage is 220V with a frequency of 50hz. Same as the rest of Europe
Safety: Lithuania is super safe. Most people there main their own business. It is not too crowded nor touristic, so even risk of pickpocketing is quite low.
Lithuania Travel Guide
