Lithuania

At a Glance

Lithuania is a Baltic country with a capital in Vilnius whose old town is one of the best-preserved Baroque cities in Northern Europe, a coastline of dunes and pine forests along the Baltic Sea, and a culture shaped by a long history of resilience and artistic expression. The food has a hearty, forest-forager quality, and the people are direct and dry-humoured once they warm up. It suits those who appreciate historic cities, nature, and the particular texture of the Baltic spirit.

• Fastest average internet speeds in Europe.
• Basketball is essentially the national religion — produces NBA players at an extraordinary rate.
• Last European country to officially convert to Christianity (1387).