Lithuania – Lithuania's capital is Vilnius

(Pronounced lith-yoo-ay-nee-uh and vil-nee-uhs)

To remember the capital of Lithuania, use the following mnemonic:

A neolithic person sold uranium (Lithuania) to the villain near us (Vilnius).

Interesting facts about Vilnius:

- Baroque Beauty: Vilnius boasts one of the largest and best-preserved medieval old towns in Europe, featuring a stunning architectural mix of Gothic, Renaissance, and magnificent Baroque churches.

- Hill of Crosses Proximity: While located a bit further north in Lithuania, the city serves as the main cultural and transit starting point for visitors traveling to see the world-famous Hill of Crosses, a powerful pilgrimage site covered in hundreds of thousands of crosses.

- Independent Republic: The city is home to Užupis, a self-declared bohemian neighborhood and quirky micro-nation within the capital that has its own constitution, president, and annual April Fools’ Day independence celebrations.