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Lithuania

The Republic of Lithuania is a North European neighbor of Poland. It is a major biotechnology producer, and has the world's fastest internet upload speed. Questions typically refer to the country's ancient descent from Ice Age settlers of 10,000 B.C.E.; economic successes in high technology and value added production; educational achievements and multilingualism; and neolithic musical traditions.

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Did Al Jolson speak Lithuanian?

Yes, Al Jolson's first language was Lithuanian.

Why did Latvia Lithuania and Estonia have an easier time transitioning to democracy than the other republics of the former Soviet Union?

Because immediately after the fall of the USSR they were given immediate assistance from the west, and they were offered permanent partnerships in the EU (european union), breaking the promise that was promised by Roosevelt in 1945.

Why did the Soviet Union invade Lithuania Latvia and Estonia?

There are many reasons why the Soviet union invaded Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania (The Baltic States). Russia has always wanted to get near to the Baltic Sea and wanted to rule the sea but fortunately the Russia has never succeeded. The other reason was that the Soviet union wanted to spread communism all over the world and they had to start from the Baltic States. The Soviet union(Russia) has never respected the nations and they didn't care about the people, they just wanted more power and land.

Yes and during the rule of Stalin many native Lithuanains , Latvians and Estonians vere exiled to Siberia after Stalins death they vere aloved to come back to theyr homes but the whom survived exile found theyr homes destroyed because of war or colonised by Russians. Like parasites the government tried to colonise our countries but sadly only Lithuania fougth the colonisation by guerila warfare form 1945-1953. But now you can see the Russian minority in Latvia and Estonia is huge and wants to bring the "good old days''

Was Lithuania obliged to fight in World War 2?

Lithuania had declared neutrality on the eve of WWII, therefore was NOT obliged to fight in WWII. It was the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact that sealed Lithuania's fate in the 2nd World War. Lithuania never took any military actions as a state neither against the USSR, nor Nazi Germany. The only Lithuanians that took part in actually fighting in WWII was the 16th Lithuanian gunners division in the Red Army (created after occupation of Lithuania in 1940 June 15th by the USSR)

Is Lithuanian a slavic language?

Yes, Lithuanian is the the Balto-Slavic language family.

What is the record lowest temperature in Lithuania?

The record lowest temperature in Lithuania was measured at -37.5 degrees Celsius (-35.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in the town of Šaltinėnai on January 10, 1987. This extreme cold reflects the country's continental climate, characterized by cold winters and relatively mild summers. Such frigid temperatures are quite rare, but they can occur during severe cold snaps.

Was Lithuania part of USSR?

Yes, Belarus was part of the initial four republics that entered into the Treaty of the Soviet Union that created the USSR. The four were Russia, the Ukraine, Belarus and the Transcaucasus Federation, which was a federation of the republics of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

What is the country code and area code of Ignalina Lithuania?

The country code and area code of Ignalina, Lithuania is 370, (0)386.

Lithuanian artists who is vytas ignas?

Vytautas Ignas (Ignatavicius) was born on May 16, 1924, in Zaciza, Lithuania and was educated in Germany.

When was Enterprise Lithuania created?

Enterprise Lithuania was created in 2009.

When was Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania created?

Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania was created in 1997.

How many lithuanians were killed during World War 2?

350,000 Lithuanian civilians were killed and it estimated that around another 50,000 died as a result to military deaths but can't be sure as there is a unknown amount of Lithuanians who died whilst serving with the German Army but 25,000 died whilst serving the USSR Military.

What is the movie title 'Julie and Julia' in Lithuanian?

Julie ir Julia is a Lithuanian equivalent of the title to the movie 'Julie and Julia'.

What is the birth rate of Lithuania?

2009 figures for the birth rate of Lithuania indicate 9.11 births per 1,000 population.