Lithuania National holiday

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National holiday: Independence Day, 16 February (1918); note - 16 February 1918 was the date Lithuania declared its independence from Soviet Russia and established its statehood; 11 March 1990 was the date it declared its independence from the Soviet Union

Definition: This entry gives the primary national day of celebration - usually independence day.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008

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