A country, situated at the geographical centre of Europe, washed by the Baltic Sea, covered with dense forests and meandering rivers and lakes, respectful of its traditions, proud of the Lithuanian language, nurturing its UNESCO world heritage sites, and open to innovations.
Land and People
Area: 65,300 sq km (25,165 sq mi)
Population of Lithuania (1997): 3,617,104
Government: Democratic republic
65,300 km? of picturesque plains diffused with hills and lakes await you in the Republic of Lithuania, the largest of the three Baltic States.
Most of the Baltic shoreline is separated from the open sea by a long narrow strip of sand dunes called the Curonian Spit; the body of water behind the spit is the Curonian Lagoon. Klaipeda, Lithuania’s only commercial port is situated where the lagoon meets the open sea.
The unique expanses of nature await you. Become acquainted with the larger cities of Vilnius, Kaunas, and Klaipeda. Listen to the ancient Baltic Lithuanian language akin to Sanskrit. Buy amber, linen or clay pot souvenirs.
