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Lithuania Quick Facts

25 flashcards on the geography, history, government and culture of Lithuania. Study material written for practice, not an official test.

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Capital of Lithuania
Vilnius, on the river Neris.
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Currency
The euro, since 2015.
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Number of members of the Seimas
141, elected every four years.
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Term of the President
Five years, with a limit of two terms in a row.
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Colours of the flag
Yellow, green and red.
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Symbol on the coat of arms
The Vytis, a mounted knight.
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Neighbouring countries
Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad).
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Sea
The Baltic Sea.
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Longest river
The Nemunas, flowing into the Curonian Lagoon.
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Highest point
Aukštojas Hill, about 294 metres.
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Only major seaport
Klaipėda.
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Largest lake by area
Lake Drūkšiai.
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Number of national parks
Five.
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Sandy peninsula shared with Russia
The Curonian Spit, a UNESCO site since 2000.
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UNESCO site in the capital
The Historic Centre of Vilnius, listed in 1994.
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Medieval castle on a lake island
Trakai Island Castle.
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Pilgrimage site near Šiauliai
The Hill of Crosses.
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Oldest university
Vilnius University, founded in 1579.
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Painter and composer
M. K. Čiurlionis (1875-1911).
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National sport and passion
Basketball.
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Olympic bronze medals in basketball
1992, 1996 and 2000.
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Traditional potato dish
Cepelinai.
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Cold pink soup
Šaltibarščiai, made of beetroot and kefir.
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National bird
The white stork.
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Midsummer festival
Joninės, on 23 and 24 June.

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