Lithuania

Lithuania, or the Republic of Lithuania, is located in north-east Europe. It is one of the three Baltic States and shares borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland, and a Russian exclave. The traditional Lithuanian dish is Cepelinai, or Didžkukuliai, and it consists of dumplings made from potatoes stuffed with meat. Rye bread, mushrooms, cold Borscht (Beetroot Soup), minced meat, and potatoes are also popular Lithuanian foods. Top entertainment choices throughout Lithuania are visting museums, castles, churches, and theaters.

State Department Link:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/5379.htm

• Physical Map of Lithuania

Overview

• Lithuanian Profile
• Lithuania - Matador Network

Language

• Learn Lithuanian
• Lithuanian Phrases

Religion and Beliefs

• Lithuanian People and Their Beliefs
• Religion in Lithuania

Food

• Lithuanian Food
• Traditional Food in Lithuania

Demography and Ethnicity

• Demographics

Institutions (e.g., family, government)

• The World Factbook: Lithuanian Government
• Lithuanian Government

Gender and Sexuality

• http://www.policy.hu/tereskinas/policypaper.html

Higher Education

• http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/lithuaco.htm

• Crime
• Worldwide Caution
• Health Risks
• Food Precautions
• Vulnerability to Weather

• Medical Facilities and Health Information
• Health Information for Travelers to Lithuania
• Health Insurance in Lithuania

• The Baltic Times - Lithuania
• The New York Times - Lithuania

http://immigrationtolithuania.com/

• http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Lithuania&displayCurrency=USD

• History
• History of Nations: Lithuania

Getting Around Lithuania:

• Public Transportation
• Lithuania Rail
• City Bus in Vilniaus
• City Bus in Kaunas
• City Bus in Klaipeda

Additional Resources:

• Housing and Living Conditions
• NetGlobers: How to Travel Safely in Lithuania
• Passport Information
• Introducing Lithuania
• General Information About Lithuania