Tourist guide Lithuania

Discovering Lithuania has been likened to lifting the lid on a treasure box that has been left untouched for more than half a century. Lithuania is a small country in North East Europe, situated along the shore of the Baltic Sea. It serves as a bridge between Western and Eastern European cultures and customs. It is a land of rich history, arts and culture, still living old traditions yet in an increasingly modern way. Often described as a green pearl of nature, dominated by over 4000 lakes, Lithuania boasts gently rolling green planes dotted with perfectly manicured golf courses, extensive primeval forests and mysterious marshes boasting a dense, complex network of over 700 rivers, perfect for leisurely boat cruises. Vilnius, Lithuania’s colourful capital is one of the most popular destinations in Eastern Europe thanks largely to its top quality services, facilities and relaxed atmosphere. Enthusiasts of architecture, opera, sports or shopping will not be disappointed as Vilnius offers all this and more. Since Lithuania’s EU membership in 2004, it has been catapulted onto the global stage and why not find out why.

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Capital :
Vilnius

Main cities :
Kaunas

Official language :
Lithuanian / Russian and English are widely spoken.

Currency

Litas (LTL) / LTL 1.00 =   A$ 0.40   C$ 0.38   € 0.29   NZ$ 0.51   £ 0.24   US$ 0.37   R 2.66

Public holidays

New Year's Day: 1 january 2011 / 2012
Restoration of the State Day (1918): 16 February 2011 / 2012
Restoration of Independence Day (1990): 11 March 2011 / 2012
Easter: 22 April 2011 / 6 April 2012
International Labour Day: 1 May 2011 / 2012
Assumption Day: 15 August 2011 / 2012
All Saints' Day: 1 November 2011 / 2012
Christmas Day: 25 December 2011 /2012