Lithuania is a flat country located on the Baltic Sea coast. It shares borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia. Lithuania has a long history and was once the largest country in Europe in the 14th century. It has many natural landscapes like forests, lakes and rivers. Popular places to visit include the capital Vilnius, Trakai Castle, the Hill of Crosses, and the Curonian Spit, a scenic coastal area. Lithuania is known for symbols like its national anthem and flag, and has several areas recognized by UNESCO.

1. Lithuania
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2. a green and flat land, ashore the
Baltic Sea. It is one of three
Baltic countries, and shares borders
with Latvia, Belorussia, Poland and
Russia. The country is full of
preserved natural landscapes,
woods, lakes and rivers, and has
an unique sea side, with Curonian
split.
Lithuania

3. A QUICK LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF . . .
Lithuania
The name of
Lithuania
was mentioned
for the first time
in the Annals of
Quedlinburg in
1009.
Coronation of
King
Mindaugas, the
first and only
king of
Lithuania, was
held on 6 July
1253.
By the end
of the XIV
century,
Lithuania was
the largest
country in
Europe.
Vilnius
University
as the first
University in
the Eastern
Europe.

4. NATURE IN . . .
Lithuania is
known as
the land of
storks, the
national bird
of the
country, with
about 13,000
pairs living
in the wild.
LithuaniaForest terrain covers
1/3 of the country
Lithuania is in
the geographical
center of Europe.

5. PLACES TO VISIT IN . . .
Lithuania
Vilnius
Trakai
Hill of Crosses
Neringa
And many more . . .

6. Vilnius
Historic centre of
Vilnius is among the
biggest old towns
listed in UNESCO
heritage.
The historic capital of
Lithuania . Vilnius is one
of the greenest
capitals in Europe.
You should visit

7. TrakaiTrakai Castle is among 500
of the most impressive spots
of the world. One of the
historic capitals of Lithuania .
With its Karaites culture,
quaint wooden houses,
pretty lakeside location.
Trakai is a must-see, which is
just 28km from the capital.

8. Neringa
Is also known as Curonian Spit.
Neringa has made its way
among the most beautiful
beaches in Europe.
The area offers prime biking
and hiking, windsurfing and
fishing on the waters of the
Curonian Lagoon.
You can . . .
Catch the sunset,
Climb the Parnidis Dune,
See the Dead Dunes,
Explore the Hill of Witches,
Swim and build a sand.

9. Hill of Crosses
The Hill of Crosses is situated in
the middle of an arable land,
sixteen kilometers from Šiauliai.
Today there are an estimated 200,000 crosses.
People from over the world think
this place is creepy.

10. SYMBOLS OF. . .
National anthem: “Tautiška
giesmė“ - Vincas Kudirka
State emblem
National flag
Lithuania

11. Fun facts about . . .
4 areas
included in
UNESCO.
110 kg of
black bread
eaten by a
Lithuanian per
year.
Lithuania ranked
first worldwide for
internet upload
and download
speed.
Lithuania
The New York
Times ranks
Vilnius as one
of the best
places to live.

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13. Thank you for your
time!