17 Facts You May Not Know About Lithuania:
1 Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare independence in 1990.
2 The country has a population of about 2.8 million people.
3 Lithuanian is one of the oldest languages in the world, closely related to Sanskrit.
4 Vilnius, the capital, is known for its baroque architecture and historic Old Town.
5 Lithuania has a high literacy rate, with nearly 100% of the population being literate.
6 Basketball is the most popular sport in Lithuania.
7 The country has a rich history of folk music and dance.
8 Lithuania is home to the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
9 The Hill of Crosses is a famous pilgrimage site with thousands of crosses.