Lithuania

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Lithuania

Officially name: The Republic of Lithuania

Capital: Vilnius

Largest city: Vilnius

Official language: Lithuanian

Government: Semi-presidential republic

SHORT INFORMATION

Rivers and lakes of Lithuania

Rivers of Lithuania are typical lowland rivers: they are slow, they make meanders, the valleys are wide. Because of abundant precipitation, the river net is dense: on the average 0.99 km of rivers flow in 1 km² of the territory.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

LITHUANIAN TRADITIONAL DRINKS

Mead and beer are ceremonial and traditional drinks. Mead, midus is the oldest and noblest drink, served during banquets and special occasions.