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Ethnographic region of Lithuania
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Aukštaitija (meaning Highlands) is a region in the north-east of Lithuania.
Kaunas is the transport hub for the west side of the region and Vilnius for the east, with airports, and road and bus networks.
Read in the guideYou can reach the main towns by public transport, but many sights are at some distance from town, especially in the National Park.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
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