Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe with a population of 3.6 million people. It has a relatively mild climate, with average temperatures ranging from -2.5°C to 16°C on the coast and -6°C to 16°C in the capital city of Vilnius. The main ethnic groups are Lithuanians, Poles, Russians, and Belarusians. Some famous Lithuanians include President Dalia Grybauskaitė, former Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius, and basketball player Arvydas Sabonis. Traditional Lithuanian foods include black rye bread, curd cheese, cold beetroot soup, and potato pancakes.