The population is estimated to be about 3.5 million. The population underwent significant changes around the time of WW II, with many deaths, deportations and immigration from Russia. However, migration from Russia was at a much lower level compared to what happened to the other Baltic states.

Therefore, the ethnic make-up is fairly homogenous, with about 85% being ethnic Lithuanians, 6% being Poles and 5% being Russians.

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1. Egle's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

Beautiful old town (UNESCO heritage site)... cozy cafes and restaurants, nice people :)

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2. Laszlo's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

Vilnius is the capital city of Lithuania. As Lithuania was part of the Sowiet Union, you can find a lot of sowiet constructs, such a Orthodox churches and tipical sowiet block houses. The city center of Vilnius is very old and attractive with lots of restaurant, market, shopping center and church. People are very friendly however and if you speak russian, you don't need english knowledge. :D

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3. Wojtek's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

In Vilnius (Wilno) there is a very old cemetery - the Rose cementery (cmentarz na Rosie). It is a place of memories, where great people rest. It is a reminder of the great multi-cultural tradition of Poland and Lithuania and also a place where marshall Pilsudzki`s heart are burried.

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4. Lukas's Tip on Kupiskis

Kupiskis, Aukstaitija (Highlands), Lithuania

A small country side city in development. Good food and welcoming people.

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5. Lilia's Tip on Trakai

Trakai, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

Great place and easy to get there by bus. Trakai Castle is absolutly stunning, you feel like you traveled back to the times of King Arthur and his nights. In the summer evening people having picknics around the castle - view on the sunset is sensational.

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Lithuania Religion

It is estimated that, since regaining sovereignty in1991, Roman Catholic is the dominant religion in the country. The Orthodox Church is the next but distant second largest faith. A sizeable portion of the population (about 10%) claims no religious affiliation.

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Food

Lithuanian food is very hearty, with soups, stews, sausages, smoked meat, potatoes featuring prominently in many dishes. The food has a traditional, countryside feel, and is not heavily spiced.

Popular dishes include :

Barščiai – a hot borscht or beet sopu which can be served with or without sour cream
Šaltibarščiai – a cold borscht
šaltiena or košeliena – aspics (savory meats and fishes set in gelatin molds)
Blynai – a type of crepe often mixed with potatoes

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1. Krzysztof's Tip on Druskininkai

Druskininkai, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

Nice resort, many spas, nice architecture, good for a relaxing stay. The water park ROCKS! It is a huge indoor complex of 4 swimming pools with lots of activities, laser shows, and over 30 different sauna types.

When you're there, take a few hours trip to Grutas Parkas (approx 10-12 km from Druskinnikai) where all communist statues are placed, it's pretty educating!

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2. Jesper's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

I recommend finding the old KGB Museum and visiting it, find out how much of the stuff you heard about the KGB that's actually true about how they treat .. enemies.

Dont forget to visit the old part of the city, it's lovely on a summer day.

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3. Ignas's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

Vilnius is amazing in spring or autumt, though you shouldn't be disappointed in summer or even in winter. Old town and Uzupis are best places for a walk, and don't forget to climb up the Gediminas castle hill for a spectacular view of the city panorama.

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4. Aurelija's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

The most beautiful capital city in Europe!;)

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5. Senol's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

if u go to Vilnius, u must see Trakai. and u should to smell Old Vilnius' s air. it is smelling like history.

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Lithuania Language

Lithuanian is the official language, and has retained its ancient Indo-European language roots, and has some similarities with Sanskrit. The words are written in Roman alphabet.

As the country was formerly ruled by Russia and was closely associated with Poland for a few hundred years, Polish and Russian are also widely used. The law also safeguards language rights of minorities where they form a substantial part of the population.

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Lithuania Culture

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1. Wojtek's Tip on Vilnius

Vilnius, Dzūkija (Southeastern Lithuania), Lithuania

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Lithuania Arts & Recreation

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1. Aidas's Tip on Kernave

Kernave, Aukstaitija (Highlands), Lithuania

Kernave was the capital of Lithuania in XIII century. Now it is famous for its unique landscape including mounds and Gothic-styled church. In summertime there are music festivals happening just a few kilometers from Kernave, like Baltic Sound .

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1. Mantas's Tip on Juodkrante

Juodkrante, Lithuania Minor (Sea-Coast), Lithuania

You must go to the Witch Hill (wooden sculptures of the heroes and witches of Lithuanian fairy stories), must try some local smoked fish and should visit the beach near the Baltic sea, rest, swim or play beachball

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2. Mantas's Tip on Preila

Preila, Klaipedos Region, Lithuania

Must try local smoked fish - it tastes unbelievable!

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3. Mantas's Tip on Neringa

Neringa, Lithuania

Must visit 4 local towns in Neringa (and do it only in summer, because Neringa is a resort open for tourists only in summertime)- Juodkrante, Pervalka, Preila and Nida (you can rent a bike to make it more interesting and exiting), must go to the beach (near the Baltic sea), must participate in Tomas Manas Jazz festival in Nida.

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4. Carol's Tip on Panevezys

Panevezys, Aukstaitija (Highlands), Lithuania

If you are biking through Lithuania this is the wrong town to get caught in if your bike has problems. There are three bike shops but none of them actually fix bikes. One says they do on Thursdays but than no one showed up. So, if your bike breaks here take a bus to another town.

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5. Kamuflasje's Tip on Klaipeda

Klaipeda, Klaipedos Region, Lithuania

If you visit Klaipeda in summertimes you should eat at the memelis resaturant on the terrasse. The fish is fresh and tasteful... Memelis Žvejų g. 4, Klaipėda

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