Lithuania

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Lithuania

Officially name: The Republic of Lithuania

Capital: Vilnius

Largest city: Vilnius

Official language: Lithuanian

Government: Semi-presidential republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Lithuania

Lithuanian folk tradition treats the Christmas season as a time of religious mystery and folk magic. In past times Lithuanians associated many old superstitions and folk charms with the season. Though no longer taken seriously these magical formulas may still be practiced as a form of entertainment.

FOR TURIST

Sightseeing in Lithuania

Sightseeing in Lithuania is one of the main activities, which you can include in your trip to Lithuania. There are a number of famous places in Lithuania, that it may be difficult for you to choose where to start from. However, the capital of the country, Vilnius is the place, where all the actions start from.