Lithuania is snugly located in Central Europe, right on the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea. 

We're surrounded by Latvia (our favourite sibling), Poland (our ex-wife), Belarus (our younger sibling we always argue with), and a bit of Russia (that one neighbour we don't talk about).

🌍 Fun Fact: In 1989, a French scientist declared that Lithuania was the geographical center of Europe. So yes, you're looking at the literal center of attention💅💅💅

It's actually pretty simple:

1. ✝️Some German bishop mentions us for the first time in 1009 (he gets beheaded by us shortly after)
2. ⚔️Shortly after, we establish Grand Duchy of Lithuania which, in the span of 200 years became the biggest country in Europe (so yeah, hit us up if you want to rule the world)
3. 🤝Then, we do a merger with the Poles in 1569 (best business deal in the history of business deals)
4. 😔Due to some beef with Russians, Prussians, and Austrians-Hungarians, we get partitioned and disappear by 1795 (Europe was never the same after)
5. 🫡A bit after, we declare independence in 1918, and we get into some more beef with Poles, Bolsheviks, and Bermontians, but quickly get over it (peak of nonchalance)
6. 🔫Another war comes by, we get occupied (THREE TIMES), but we put up a fight for 50 following years
7. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑In 1988, we start major initiatives to break free: we organize a human chain of 2 million, spanning 600 km from Tallinn to Vilnius (not your ordinary group project)
8. ⛓️‍💥In 1990 we (re-)declare independence, becoming the first country to leave the Soviet Union - the rest of it collapses soon after (trendsetters fr)
9. And we're still here, standing strong✊, serving cunt💅

We, Lithuanians, love our traditions, but we also know how to keep it fresh.

We speak Lithuanian, one of the oldest languages in the world🗣️ - originating from Vedic Sanskrit. It’s so old it makes Latin feel like Gen-Z slang.

Lithuania was the last country in Europe to adopt Christianity✝️. Before that, we were all about pagan gods and nature worship (that is, trees > everything).
And, despite all this, basketball is now our TRUE religion🏀.

Lithuanians LOVE to sing and dance🕺💃 - so much so we organize a MASSIVE song and dance festival every July, where almost the entire Lithuania participates one way or another (Taylor Swift, eat your heart out)

Lithuanians have a vibrant cuisine, too: 🥔LOTS 🥔🥔AND 🥔LOTS🥔 of🥔🥔 🥔potatoes🥔, a bit of pork and mushrooms to taste, and a pink soup over the origins of which we constantly bicker with Latvians.

But, at the end of the day, it's the harmony of it all that makes Lithuania a beautiful, mystical place.

Lithuania is a breath of fresh air — literally — across its three main realms:

• Forests🌲: Over a third of the country is covered in forests. Perfect for those who need their main character moment (or just need to gather some wild mushrooms for their meal).

• Beaches🏖️: Yes, yes, we only have 90 kilometres of coastline, but we do have the Curonian Spit (a UNESCO World Heritage Site!) that looks like it's out of this planet - especially with a good Instagram filter.

• Lakes & Rivers🚣: Water sports, fishing, sailing, or just chilling by the lakes - you've got only 64 000 km of rivers and 6000 lakes to choose from.

🌿 Fun Fact: if you want to connect directly with the Lithuanian nature, make sure you come over during Joninės (Midsummer) on 24 June - we'll weave you a flower crown, force you to look for a fern blossom, and make you walk across embers.

Lithuania isn’t just about rich culture and dense forests — we’re making waves in the 21st century.

• Tech-Savvy Nation🤖: Ever heard of the Baltic Silicon Valley? That’s us. Lithuania is a hub for many startups, fintech, and innovation. (Bonus: Wi-Fi here is *chef’s kiss*  fast.)

• Creative Capital🎭: Vilnius, our capital, is where old-town charm meets street art and hipster vibes. Think cobblestones + cool cafés + a tech incubator or two (oh, and if you're extra like that, go and fly over it with an air balloon🎈 - there's no other place in the world where it's that easy)

• Eco-Warriors🚴: With endless forests, bike trails, and green initiatives, we’re all about that sustainable lifestyle (so don't get surprised when we look at you weird for throwing your plastic bottle away)

🎨 Fun Fact: Vilnius once called itself the “G-spot of Europe” (yes, really) (no, I'm not kidding) in a bold tourism campaign, because, you know, "nobody knows where it is, but when you find it - it's amazing."