Lithuania is a country in northeastern Europe, located on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea Lithuania is bordered by Latvia to the north, Poland to the south, Belarus to the southeast, and Kaliningrad Oblast (a Russian exclave) to the southwest. It is the largest of the three Baltic States, with a population of approximately 2.8 million people and a size of 65,300 square kilometers. Lithuania has a rich and diverse culture, fascinating history, and beautiful landscapes.
1. The History of Lithuania: A comprehensive look at the history of Lithuania, including the settlements of the Old Prussian tribes, the formation of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the impact of the Soviet era.
2. Lithuania and the European Union: An examination of Lithuania's complicated relationship with the European Union and its influence on the country's government and society.
3. Religion in Lithuania: A comparison of the traditional religious beliefs and practices of Lithuania’s many ethnic groups, including Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Muslims, and pagans.
4. The Languages of Lithuania: An exploration of Lithuania’s three official languages — Lithuanian, Polish, and Russian — and their respective influences on Lithuanian culture and identity.
5. Lithuanian Cuisine: An examination of Lithuania’s diverse gastronomy and the role that traditional, regional, and modern cuisines have played in the country’s culinary heritage.