Lithuania is a country in Northeast Europe. The western part ends at the Baltic Sea. The country’s capital is Vilnius (also called Wilnioes) and is surrounded by rivers. It is a cultural city with a long, sometimes painful history. Just like the country, the city was in the grip of the Soviet Army for most of the 20th century. When the Soviet Union
Lithuania is a country in Northeast Europe. The western part ends at the Baltic Sea. The country’s capital is Vilnius (also called Wilnioes) and is surrounded by rivers. It is a cultural city with a long, sometimes painful history. Just like the country, the city was in the grip of the Soviet Army for most of the 20th century. When the Soviet Union fell apart, the city and the country finally became independent. Since then it has been a member of the European Union and welcomes everyone with open arms.