About Lithuania
Republic of Lithuania is located at the Eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It covers 65,3 thousand square kilometres and has population of 3.435 million, of which 83,5 percent are Lithuanians, 6,7 percent Poles, 6,3 percent Russians, and 1 percent other ethnic minorities. Vilnius is Lithuania's capital with the population totalling over 550 thousand. Other large cities are Kaunas, seaport Klaipeda, Siauliai, Panevezys. There are over 100 cities in Lithuania, 30 of which are older than 750 years. Lithuania restored its independence in 1991 and in 2004 joined the European Union and NATO Alliance. Lithuanians are the most Euro-minded among all the new EU Member States.
Lithuania is a new member of the European Union. History of its nation started as early as about thousand years ago. Within 15 years after restoration of its Independence (since the year 1990), Lithuania turned into rapidly progressing country, the rate of its economic development is one of the highest in EU and the whole Europe. Long ago, businessmen from Sweden, Denmark, Germany, USA and other states "found" Lithuania to be particularly favourable for economic development and investments.
Cultural life of Lithuania is very intensive and versatile. Creation of its masters of fine artsis original and full of fantasy. The service infrastructure of the country, represented by abundant public catering and entertaining centers, many new hotels, original well-equipped conference centers and other conference sites, is almost the best and most attractive in Baltic States.
Lithuania is especially interesting country: mounds and ancient castles, hundred-year-old estates and parks and other objects of the cultural heritage spread all over the country; the unique variety of nature, ranging from ancient woods and marshes to sand plains almost untrodden by a human being, - all this is a unique prospect for entertainment, enriching you not only with new experience but also with knowledge.
Without seeing it first, it is truly hard to believe how beautiful and full of astonishing surprises Lithuania is. Church
spires reaching out high for the skies and narrow streets of the Old Town make Vilnius a romance place abundant in the Medieval spirit. The fine architectural masterpieces including historic castles, palaces,
manor-houses, monasteries, and parks are scattered all over the country. 
A country nestled in green and shady forest covering a third of its land, where streams meander, the blue eyes of a thousand lakes sparkle, and long white beaches are cleansed by the Baltic Sea. An oasis of peace, with resorts famed for their mineral springs and breezy seaside adventures. National and regional parks taking your breath away. Farmsteads dreaming in green.
Lithuania welcomes guests from all over, and always shows it hospitality. Come and experience it! It's easy to find. It is in the geographical heart of Europe. In 1989 the French National Geographical Institute pronounced a spot just north of Vilnius the exact geographical centre of Europe.
 

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