What kind of country is Lithuania?

Lithuania * * * Republic, referred to as Lithuania for short, is located on the east bank of the Baltic Sea, bordering Latvia and Estonia in the north, also known as the three Baltic countries, bordering Belarus in the southeast, Kaliningrad and Poland in Russia in the southwest and Vilnius in the capital.

Lithuania is an ancient country with splendid civilization. 1240 established the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1569 merged with Poland to form the Polish Lithuanian Federation and became one of the European powers. It has been fighting for hegemony with Russia in northern Europe and eastern Europe, and then became a vassal state of the Russian empire due to the decline of national strength, and was eventually annexed.

It was occupied by Germany in World War I, 19 18 declared its independence in February, and was annexed by the Soviet Union in World War II. The Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic was founded in 1940, and it became one of the countries that the Soviet Union joined. 1990 March 1 1 Lithuania once again declared its independence from the Soviet union, and the Soviet union did not recognize its independence until1991September 6. After joining the EU and NATO.

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Most Lithuanians believe in Catholicism, while a few believe in Orthodox Christianity. They are modest and prudent, introverted, love travel and sports, and their superb basketball skills are world-famous.

Lithuanians pay attention to etiquette, and "please" and "thank you" never leave their mouths, even for people who are very familiar with them. It is a habit to shake hands in social situations and when meeting relatives and friends. In order to express their joy and admiration, most of them hug and kiss each other. Talking with guests, I am used to whispering, and I like to create elegant scenes and warm atmosphere.

"Ladies first" forms * * * knowledge, such as walking, cycling, entering the door, eating, etc. Men will be polite to women and take care of them. They like cleanliness, their living room and workplace are in good order, and their dining table is clean, tidy and beautiful.

Lithuanian dress, men wear suits and women wear skirts. They pay attention to novel styles, exquisite workmanship, rich colors, and emphasize individuality. It is rare to have the same clothes. Lithuanian traditional costumes are colorful and rich in patterns. During festivals, traditional national costumes are very common in public celebrations.

Men's national costume is a collarless white shirt with embroidered neckline, cuffs and buttons. A lapel coat sewn with burlap, a bowler hat and a colorful belt woven around the waist. Women wear long lapel shirts and long skirts, round hats or headscarves of different colors.

Their shirts have to cover their waists, and their collars, cuffs and waists are embroidered with patterns, which are very gorgeous and eye-catching. Ladies' belts are often given as gifts to distinguished guests, which is the highest respect for guests.

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