Lithuania is a flat country located on the Baltic Sea coast. It shares borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia. Lithuania has a long history and was once the largest country in Europe in the 14th century. It has many natural landscapes like forests, lakes and rivers. Popular places to visit include the capital Vilnius, Trakai Castle, the Hill of Crosses, and the Curonian Spit, a scenic coastal area. Lithuania is known for symbols like its national anthem and flag, and has several areas recognized by UNESCO.