Trivia in Lithuania

National symbols

Flag: Horizontal tricolor of yellow, green, and red from top

Emblem: National coat of arms depicting knight Vytis on red background

Vilnius Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has Europe''s highest density of Baroque architecture.
Europe''s geographical center point is officially recognized in Purnuškės village north of Vilnius.
Basketball called the "second religion" since consecutive European Championship wins in 1937 and 1939.
Literally the "rainy city," Kaunas experiences rain one-third of the year.
Curonian Spit features "living sand dunes" that move with wind.
Lithuanian language retains ancient forms close to Sanskrit, subject of linguistic research.
World''s oldest amber processing techniques developed along Baltic coast, with accessories popular souvenirs today.
Internet connection speeds exceed EU average with high public Wi-Fi coverage.
Chiune Sugihara's "visas for life" issued at Kaunas consulate saved approximately 6,000 Jews.
Lithuania among first countries to have woman simultaneously serving as president, prime minister, and parliament speaker.