It's in Europe near Poland and Latvia.
Lithuania had been annexed by the USSR in WWII and was the first Soviet republic to declare its independence from the communist nation in 1990.
You can start here to learn more:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania
2006-07-28 05:24:35
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answered by LovingMother 4
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Lithuania, officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northeastern Europe. The largest of the three Baltic States situated along the Baltic Sea, it shares borders with Latvia to the north, Belarus to the southeast, Poland to the south, and the Russian exclave of the Kaliningrad Oblast to the southwest
2006-08-01 08:09:16
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answered by freeperson 4
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Although Lithuania has been busy doing away with the drab remnants of its Soviet past, it's also been spiffing up the wonderful old buildings that represent its earlier history. In Vilnius, the capital, hundreds of grand old baroque buildings have been artfully renovated into well-appointed hotels, minimalls and cafes. Foreign investment capital is pouring in, and there is talk of Vilnius as the new Prague.
Still, despite all the shiny facades, prosperity is a long way off, and average Lithuanians are struggling to make ends meet. In the countryside, life goes on pretty much unchanged.
Lithuania is more agricultural than the other Baltic nations, which gives it a slower pace and a bit more charm. In rural areas in the south, horses are still the preferred mode of transport. Although the nation as a whole is intensely Roman Catholic, you can still detect traces of pre-Christian religions influencing life in the countryside, where elaborate wooden sculptures of ragana (witches) and barzdukais (gnomes) are almost as common as crosses.
The attractions of the country are far more than mere old-world charm. As one of the new countries of Europe, you can expect (in Vilnius at least) Western standards of service at many places, but at a fraction of the cost of more traditional and well-traveled tourist destinations. For young people as well, there is much to do and see. The Baltics are looking to become fashion and cultural trendsetters in the years to come, and the country can boast several exciting nightlife spots.
2006-07-28 15:27:00
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answered by beatricearuste@rogers.com 3
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Lithuania is surrounded by Poland, Belarus, Latvia and Baltic sea. It's quite small country (3.5 million people), more than a year it is a part of European Union and more than 2 years it is a part of NATO as well. They have their own language - Lithuanian (it's one of the oldest and the most difficult languages in the world). Speaking about the climate - there are 4 different seasons. Most of people are Catholics.
You can read more about Lithuania in www.lithuania.lt or www.lietuva.lt
2006-07-30 17:59:13
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answered by R. 1
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It's one of the Baltic nations between Germany and Russia on the south shore of the Baltic Sea.
2006-07-28 12:24:36
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answered by Roger K 3
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Northern Europe, on the shore of the Baltic Sea, west of Russia. For more, you can always google it!
2006-07-29 10:27:22
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answered by Foxy 3
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part of the old USSR
2006-07-28 12:24:18
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answered by Kalahari_Surfer 5
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here
2006-07-28 21:28:14
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answered by Anonymous
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GET A MAP AND USE IT!!!!
2006-07-28 12:49:46
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answered by screwtape 2
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