Estonia or Lithuania, Which is Better?

[@CountriesExplained]

What's a category we should've added to this matchup? 😇

[@alexk.5785]

You are wrong. Economy in Estonia is 8-9points. You should check Estonian gdp per capita-2 or 3 times higher than Lithuania

[@blueeyedbaer]

@@alexk.5785 It isn't. It's just slightly higher in terms of nominal GDP per capita but adjusted to purchasing power parity Lithuania is higher. 2 or 3 times :D You're a clown

[@MrVafflis]

@@alexk.5785 2-3 times higher... xDDDD 2023 International monetary fund data GDP per capita (PPP): Lithuania  - $49,245 >>> Estonia - $45,236

[@MrVafflis]

You should have added history

[@valdasnetavo8746]

Besides Basketball, Lithuania have the strongest man in the world... Žydrūnas Savickas - Big Z...

[@boyinpyjamas]

As a Lithuanian i dont have a single bad thing to say about Estonia.

[@maceika1093]

same here, estonia is neutral to me.

[@Marmarek_off]

for me Lithuania our friend

[@vygintaskirda2658]

@@Marmarek_off Same here from Lithuania. We have this summer festival in my small home town. ALOT of Estinians arrive and sometimes more than Lithuanians for whatever reason. Very polite people never had issues with Estonians. They are friends.

[@knmksthx]

What about Latvians

[@sarunassens1879]

Whey just SLOWW 😂

[@R.C19668]

I have been working and "touristing" on three Baltic countries, having said that in my opinion, one aspect that puts Lithuania at the top is the hospitality and friendliness of people, Lithuanians know how to make you feel very welcome.

[@saldussapnai3464]

Oh u so sweet and am really happy that u loved it here. Onlly love frome me in Lithunia😘😎

[@juanas9]

👌❤👍

[@1Lomero]

Eesti on parem raisk

[@Dzuljeta89998]

❤

[@imin2905]

I ve read the opposite in youtube claiming he will never visit Lithuania again.

[@kr1nson]

All the best to Lithuanian folks from Estonia !

[@mr.commonsense]

Just imagine the Latvian government seeing a giant VS on its country

[@lenis757]

we actually did see it

[@mr.commonsense]

@@lenis757 Crazy, how many casualties were reported?

[@lenis757]

@@mr.commonsense 136 people and a bottle of kvass. trully a terrible disaster

[@mr.commonsense]

@@lenis757 Truly a horrible tragedy

[@Qunas]

😂

[@Evaldasval-wb3qz]

Love to Estonia from lithuanian. Great country.

[@VytasNeviera]

Agree! More love to Estonia from Lithuania!

[@pertsonvelts1699]

Thanks brother, we love you too!

[@musialie]

Greetings from Estonia! 🇪🇪🇱🇹

[@jaimevillarreal6828]

I’m American and have only visited Lithuania out of the 3 Baltic countries. Been to Lithuania twice, July 2022 and October 2023. I love Lithuania, love their food, cepelinai is my favorite food. I love and watch and follow their basketball leagues, both LKL and NKL. I have over 100 friends who are basketball players in Lithuania. I love Vilnius….it’s my favorite city in Lithuania but Kaunas, Klaipeda and Siauliai are very nice towns as well. People are very friendly and welcoming. I love the nature, love that it’s so green in the summer. Love taking the train and seeing the countryside. I love Lithuania….I’m a wannabe Lithuanian. 🫶🏼💛💚❤️

[@domasabrom2994]

yea i also see u on basketball streams haha

[@marijusdovydaitis6920]

A few weeks ago, I returned to Lithuania from Estonia, and I must say, I had an amazing time there. During that week, I had the opportunity to visit all the Baltic countries and Finland. Despite what people say about Lithuania and Estonia having nothing in common, I couldn't shake the feeling of being at home there. Interestingly, I didn't experience the same sense of belonging in any other nation - only in the Baltics (and I travel a lot) I am planning to return for a longer period during winter because there's something truly special about Estonia. I fell in love with the Estonian language, although it was challenging to hear it in Tallinn due to the prevalence of Russian speakers. I've been advised to explore other parts of Estonia to experience the genuine Estonian culture and language, and I'm eager to do so. In fact, I've decided to pick up Estonian to help preserve this beautiful language. It just so happens that I'm working on mastering German ATM, but in the upcoming year estonian is on my bucket list. Food wasn't overly exciting, I tried the wild meets and other dishes. I find Lithuanian food slighly more creative. When it comes to the economy, it's evident that Estonia has a more advanced digital infrastructure compared to Lithuania. However, Lithuania's economy is more mixed, showcasing a variety of sectors and industries. While sports aren't my forte, I know that basketball is a beloved sport in Lithuania, and Estonia has a strong reputation in hockey. Estonia, with its bustling tourism industry, is undeniably more popular among tourists. In contrast, I appreciate the hidden gem quality of Lithuania. Its charm lies in being less visited, allowing for a more authentic experience. Also I enjoy peace and quiet. Language-wise, I have a soft spot for the sound of Lithuanian, even though I acknowledge that it can be perceived as harsher. Interestingly, if both Estonian and Lithuanian were foreign to me, I might find Estonian more enjoyable to listen to due to its melodic qualities. In conclusion, Lithuania holds a special place in my heart as my home country, and I look forward to developing a deep connection with Estonia as well through language and further exploration. Comparing the two is a challenge because both countries offer unique and wonderful experiences. My hope is that both nations will continue to preserve their rich cultures and flourish in the face of an uncertain future. May we remain steadfast allies, akin to brothers, as we navigate the path ahead. Together, we can strive for a better and brighter future for our nations and the region as a whole. Love you Estonians with all my heart ❤

[@rickspaen6548]

I know what you mean. Me and a couple friends traveled through the Baltics and I couldnt stop feeling like I cpuld very well live a happy live there. Riga, Talinn and Vilnius all had amazing atmospheres

[@Tempo_est]

As an Estonian actually hockey is not a thing in Estonia. Not even a bit. Estonians are more into Volleyball, WRC rally (where we have an world champ), winter sports. But most popular sport is football and then basketball.

[@marijusdovydaitis6920]

Glad you felt the same way 🤟@@rickspaen6548

[@Vhisper]

I don't know, I'm Lithuanian living in Finland and I feel like at home, even more so I have a Finnish girlfiend now. Our languages are different, but we share ancient common words for tools, medieval vehicles and buildings, because our Finnic and Baltic nations were living together for centuries prior to our modern world. For me Finland and Estonia are our brothers and sisters in blood and the feeling of reconnection with them after centuries is unmatched! I suggest reading more on this topic, I'd recommend "Vaidas K" Quora page

[@marijusdovydaitis6920]

@Vhisper I completely resonate with this statement. Having lived abroad for many years, I've found an instant connection with every Finnish, Estonian, or Latvian person I've met. I recall a Finnish girl knowing where I was from just by looking ag my eyes. To this day, some of my dearest friends are Finnish individuals who migrated to Lithuania, seamlessly blending in with our culture and speaking fluent Lithuanian. I cherish the memories of encountering a Finnish lady in Bavaria, who generously shared wine and Eastern eggs. She spoke fondly of her daughter's visits to the Baltic countries, expressing genuine enjoyment. The bond is further deepened by our shared dark sense of humor, which seems to be a common thread among Finns and myself. I have had more meaningful interactions with Finns compared to others, enabling me to delve into their rich culture and history. Through these encounters, I've picked up several Finnish words and phrases While my experience in Helsinki might not have been overly exciting, I attribute it to possible exhaustion. Reflecting on my next visit, I am inclined to explore further north, perhaps to Lappland, immersing myself in the enchanting sounds of the Sami language and even embarking on a surreal journey, riding with reindeer in the vast Nordic skies or meeting with the Santa.

[@suniy1544]

I am from Latvia 🇱🇻 Love my Baltic sisters and brothers, always happy to visit both countries 😊 The traditions, foods, sports we share I love it. 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 When I visit these countries I feel so proud of us, don't know why, it's just the way it is. ❤ Sending all the best for us in future🥹 together we are strong.

[@heorhiinezbrytskyi8660]

Borscht has never been russian dish. It is Ukrainian dish

[@rynasaid]

I was looking for this comment

[@mariaknorps8098]

German dish maybe

[@markhatch9893]

Borscht was invented in Russia when Ukraine didn't exist.

[@heorhiinezbrytskyi8660]

@@markhatch9893 first. The word russia is written in lowercase. And the second is the history of Ukraine begun long before russia

[@markhatch9893]

@@heorhiinezbrytskyi8660 Russia is the biggest country in the world. If anything, ukraine should be lowercase. Russia has contributed a lot more to the world.

[@matrixberzins465]

As Latvian (''VS'' home country) I disagree about points you gave to Lithuania and Estonia! :D Both countries are unique, even though they are similar, but still very different. I will disagree about tourism - Estonia is unique in that they have the Saaremaa Islands, but Lithuania really has the Curonian Spit. Lithuania has more cities, but Estonia has more forests and lakes - so giving someone more or less points simply without concrete facts is very incomprehensible.

[@ZhylvisLT]

Bro, do some research before writing your wrong beliefs. There are about 6000 lakes in Lithuania while Estonia has about 1500 lakes. When it comes to forest, Lithuania has 2.2M ha of forest while Estonia has 2.3M ha of forest, so here is almost equal.

[@matrixberzins465]

Please go look official data by 2022. Europe countries by forest cover. 1) Finland 73% 2) Sweden 68% 3) Slovenia 62% 4) Montenegro 61% 5) Latvia 54% 6) Estonia 52% ... 19) Lithuania 34% Of course Lithuania have more agriculture land and produce more food. I got your point that if in Egypt there be 2.5M ha forest area but it's would be only 1% of overall territory of Egypt - then you still call a Egypt a land of forests or land of desert?@@ZhylvisLT

[@ZhylvisLT]

@@matrixberzins465 You don’t need to try be sarcastic, you just made logical mistake by saying Estonia has more lakes and forest while this is not true. Relatively to its size yes, it has more forest, but you didn’t say this in your first comment.

[@matrixberzins465]

Ok - whatever. My point is that Lithuania and Estonia are beautiful countries - and I like to see them in this video but I don't get why one country get 5 points but other country 6 points. Video author don't explain that and as member of VS country that pissed me off a bit :D @@ZhylvisLT

[@ZhylvisLT]

@@matrixberzins465 we just have to admit that this is his own personal opinion and keep moving :)) I don’t agree with his QoL points. Estonia is in 11th place and Lithuania is in 26st place amongst 160 countries in Quality of Life Index and he gives 7 and 5, I had hard times understanding his positioning.

[@linelis262]

Thanks for video. I am Lithuanian. After this video i want to travel and explore Estonia :)

[@erik7999]

Brave of you to try and compare our countries in such a manner. Other than language and some cultural aspects we are way too similar which your measurement system reflected quite well. For someone from abroad to determine which one might be the preferred country though, you have to ask yourself do you prefer a country up north with quiet people and a strange language or would you rather have a country slightly less up north with a bit less quiet people and a language just as strange. 😄

[@Ankesadventures]

😂

[@rupsikas1950]

Huh? Estonia and Lithuania have basically nothing in common besides history of the 20th century.

[@saldussapnai3464]

​@@rupsikas1950True Talin in Estonia is werry bueatyfull city even more then modern Berlyn, and Lithunias Vilnius oldtown is remains of Kingdom and its werry old u can feel like its greatnees its now in Uneco to be preserved

[@Fankas2000]

The main difference with between LT and LV with EE, is that Lithuania's population isn't 1/5 Russian.

[@lewiov]

Estonia loves our baltic brothers and sisters no hate whatsoever. 🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹

[@mrbrown9456]

Lithuanian food is really great! About sports... Lithuanians have Sabonis, we don't have him. 😊 Congrats from Estonia, brothers! 🇪🇪🍻🇱🇹

[@maud3444]

What country is better? Both are awesome countries with awesome people imo

[@Центр_принятия_решений]

I recommend Belarus 🇧🇾

[@beisiknikneimas]

@@Центр_принятия_решений bulbastan is only good for harvesting potatoes

[@Центр_принятия_решений]

@@beisiknikneimas Nazi Lithuania is worse. There are descendants of Nazis there.

[@rayray7162]

Both counrries are super good. BTW in Lithuania - we love Estonians to bits

[@yesmees25]

Talking about sports in Estonia it’s necessary to bring up Rally because right now it’s the most popular sport in Estonia and Estonia has one of the best drivers Ott Tänak (2019 world champion). But overall great video and pretty accurate!

[@pavadinimasas]

Thank you for the great video! I'm Lithuanian and I think that you are pretty accurate with your points given. We Baltic nations love each other and we are welcoming everyone to come and visit us! And the one awesome fact about us is that we speak English almost everywhere so you will not have difficulties to communicate!

[@tautvydasburneika4052]

Older people speak russian 35+ years, younger english

[@pumpis100]

Was wondering why didn't you include all 3 baltic nations but i guess i understand wouldn't be fun having one country with twice as many points as other two, will let bralukas have the 1st place this time 😂❤

[@dankenk]

They’re two of the best countries in Europe nowadays

[@cryohellinc]

As a Latvian I am deeply offended. "starts throwing grey peas"

[@RandomPerson-z9l]

Same

[@maksisbiezbardis4751]

I think this comment should be used as a dislike button for all the upset Latvians that were not mentioned (like myself)

[@erik7999]

You Latvians🐴 destroyed us in basketball at this years world cup, let us have at least this one win... 😞

[@jonasjonava]

Leedu, Kaunase linn - tervitused õed ja vennad Eestist.!!!

[@mia-noraaal7216]

Oi tere eestlane kuidas läheb?

[@jonasjonava]

@@mia-noraaal7216 Olen leedulane, kirjutan just google translatori kaudu...

[@rapolis6653]

As a german, I don't think there might a discusion. Estonia and (Latvia as well) are smaller nations by all the aspects. Look at the population, cities, history. Latvia and Estonia doesn't have history comparing to Lithuania. Lithuania was the largest european country in 14th. century. Latvia and Estonia started their actual existence at 1918. Talking about sports, if Estonia got 4 points, Lithuania must have 7-8, their basketball culture is the best in the whole world. Yeah, Latvia make the top 5 in FIBA world cup this year, while Lithuania was 6th. It was more of miracle. Lithuania produce a lot high quality players in Euroleague, they have a top Euroleague team Zalgiris, and a historical derby between Rytas and Zalgiris.

[@b6983832]

When did Germany start its existence? For most part of its history, it was an area comprised of more or less independent small principalities. Kingdom of Prussia can´t be called Germany. Unified Germany exists only from 1866. Still, it would be impossible to say that Germany did not exist, even though there was no country called Germany before the unification. The same is true with Estonia or Latvia. Even though the republics were claimed in 1918, it is not completely true to state that Estonia or Latvia didn´t exist before. National state as a concept exists only from the 19th century, and applying this to states and empires from the earlier times are not historically correct. Lithuanian state was also not a state of Lithuanians, but a grand duchy for boyars accepting the Lithuanian charter.

[@eksiarvamus]

Are you actually saying that country size should put Lithuania on top?

[@skaareen]

Wtf are you on about? Estonia and Latvia started their existence in 1918? Thats just false information. I can give you multiple examples of Estonia being country as early as the middle ages and probably even earlier. And saying that this might as well not be a discussion because Lithuania was the largest European country 600 years ago and that they have the best basketball culture (which they don’t) is ignorance at its finest.

[@ligametis]

Latvia and Estonia might not have similarly massive history as a country, but their cities and their territory itself is no less historical with Riga or Tallinn. Those are even older cities than Vilnius and have older brick, stone architecture history.

[@saldussapnai3464]

​@@skaareenlol idk in Lithunia everyone knows basketball even who dont really like it XD its literally our secound religon we might not win everygame but teams allways tells they takes us seriouslly and tell we are one of the top teams and must be fouth hard to win, and even when we lose we love our basketball players and celibrate experice of playing good basketball vs others

[@laurynas222]

Estonia is my favourite for many reasons and i am Lithuanian

[@geoffoakland]

In sports, dont forget Lithuanian strongman Zyydrānas Savickas, 4 time winner of Worlds Strongest Man.

[@signeojasalu9768]

When watching the video,it's clear that the author is familiar to the life in Lithuania but knows very little about Estonia.

[@matrixberzins465]

Borch is not Russian but Ukraine national dish!!!

[@dainiusm5436]

Lithuania 👍👍👍

[@KONSOLIUS]

Thanks for a good video. Lithuania has more strong athletes than you mentioned. Both countries are really worth visiting.

[@crocolagerfelden6142]

As a Lithuanian, I feel offended that our braliukai Latvia is not even mentioned!

[@deau7611]

Its not comparison of three Baltic states. Its just subjective comparison of Lithuania vs Estonia. Maybe he will do Estonia vs Latvia or Lithuania vs Latvia later

[@ugnikalnis]

❤💯

[@rayray7162]

borsch is Ukrainian and not ruzzian

[@KS-bl5n0]

Latvia: Aight Imma head out...

[@elisterr]

To be honest. This is the very first time EVER I have seen someone rank Lithuania higher than Estonia. :) And I know this has no basis but the youtubers personal preference & mood upon traveling there but still. Amazing :D

[@JotvingiuKunigaikstis]

Love to our sister Estonia from Lithuania! Both strong and stronger together!

[@polaarj]

love Lithuania from Estonia too, but why we sister country

[@JotvingiuKunigaikstis]

@@polaarj we all called Batic Sisters, Baltic Countries is similar in all aspects and people just call that Baltic Sisters, in Lithuania we call Latvia Brother (Broliukas how we call) because we are Balts and have similar languages and Estonia is just like our sister, a little far, but not to far and small country near Baltc Sea like we all :)

[@polaarj]

@@JotvingiuKunigaikstis okei thanks for explaining😀

[@siim1129]

Estonia refers usually to itself as "isamaa" fatherland. What does Lithuania use?

[@JotvingiuKunigaikstis]

@@siim1129 Marijos žemė , i don't know how to say in english, but it's like gods wife land

[@Gluosnis9]

I am a lithuanian and I've never been to Estonia. But I will fix this in the nearest future.

[@killz0rImi]

Borsh is an Ukrainian soup, not russian. And Estonian food is actually quite good

[@DanNone]

Good video but Borsht is 🇺🇦 not 🇷🇺

[@Irena8126]

Borshch is a national Ukrainian dish, it has never been russian.

[@markhatch9893]

Wrong. It just became popular in Ukraine, but Russia invented it.

[@Fankas2000]

Borshch is a broad Eastern European dish. Some foods are regional and not country specific. I get that you don't RU, but can you stop spreading bullshit?

[@IlyausSkripkauskas-cg6rv]

Borsh is not russian actually

[@rtaparauskas]

It is Ukrainian 💯

[@psy-lion]

Lithuanians have smaller russian population and great history

[@MrVafflis]

better economy

[@rupsikas1950]

@@MrVafflis Yeah because you have like 3 times more people. Per capita tells a different story.

[@MrVafflis]

@@rupsikas1950 per capita tells the exact same story 💀 GDP per capita (PPP) 2023: Lithuania - $49,266 > Estonia - $46,385. International Monetary Fund data

[@MrVafflis]

@@Lili-eh6pz how so?

[@ligametis]

@@MrVafflisBecause it sounds nationalistic and totalitarian, especially when Lithuania was expansionistic and imperialistic.

[@jssepnkmn]

As an Estonian i love Lithuania ❤❤ 🇪🇪🤝🏻🇱🇹

[@HK-su3ud]

Dear me, you left Latvia as a black hole between EST and LIT. Don´t feel insulted my latvian bros, you are absolutely comparable nation among baltics and in some sense in the first place. Greetings from EST.

[@CheukTheGreatestOfEverything]

I am a Hong Konger that moved to Britain. I feel like it is not a great place for me. To my preference, Sweden and Finland is a great place. However, cost of living is so high. I consider Estonia as a budget version of Finland. And that is exactly why I prefer Estonia over Lithuania.

[@rerton123]

As Lithuanian i love both countries but with infastructure Estonia is better all i can say

[@AlexGoosan]

1:51 the bro called borscht Russian. -100000 Dia credits

[@hullmees666]

im sorry but giving sports to lithuania because of basketball is a joke. estonia is clearly the most successful baltic country in sports while having the lowest population. just look at the number of olympic medals if you want to dumb it down.

[@klaabu99]

yeah .. u can't call drunken fans visiting basketball game sport

[@user-ug1ez8ws5l]

The opinion of an Estonian who has been to Lithuania (Vilnius) once - you undervalued their food by a point, they do more with the same. Economy I think is fair to say is the same, I would put Estonia 0,5 points ahead on some technicalities. Tourism value, I would put Lithuania a 1,5 points above Estonia (Poland would be an entire 3 points above, and I would put Estonia a point above Finland), Infrastructure is dead even in the traditional sense, maybe Estonia is a bit better because of E-services being better for now, but the difference is small, maybe 0,5 points for Estonia, the transportation side felt a little overblown, we got way better sea-freight connections actually. Quality of life I would give half a point to Estonia over Lithuania. Sports I would completely ignore, because we can't compete with Lithuani in basketball :D, we just measure medals in Olympics and that doesn't really matter ( a good Olympics for us is 1 medal btw, - an ok Olympics is one athlete close to a medal, probably the same for Lithuania I imagine, most Olympics are good Olympics). I didn't put the numbers together, but by gut I would say Estonia Lithuania are basically dead-even, with Estonia ahead by a technicality... for now... I would recommend a holiday in Lithuania instead of Estonia- A bit cheaper. Basaltic - we are the same for slightly different reasons and we both feel a bit bad for Latvia, who are actually doing just fine, but we tend to measure technicalities to compare ourselves.

[@MrVafflis]

Lithuania have better economy. More diverse. Slightly richer per capita

[@ligametis]

@@MrVafflis But Lithuania has way lower quality of life and way larger inequality.

[@MrVafflis]

@@ligametis It doesn't have a significantly lower quality of life; it's mainly that men's lifespan is very short in Lithuania. Lifespan is a significant factor in this category, that's why it doesn't necessarily shows the full picture. In education, for example, Lithuania is slightly ahead by the % of population with higher degree

[@saldussapnai3464]

Agree Estonia is an freaking beast in technology! U guys rock greatngs, and love frome Lithunia !:) Also i love Estonia i think is mega undescovered its so bueatyfull Talin is true gem and the culture is so unique there really proud to be baltics together, and yeah wish Latvia was added this video too XD haha

[@ligametis]

@MrVafflis because anyone can buy that degree in Lithuania, most universities here let the dumbest people pass exams. Estonia has better education.

[@skaareen]

as a dane, if i were to choose one country to be a part of the nordics it would be estonia. We share so much culture and history and it just makes sense for them to be apart of it. Oh and Denmarks flag is said to have fallen from the sky in a battle against Estonia (but we probably just stole their flag)

[@jarek6934]

The Danish flag could actually be a flag of the Estonian fortress which just flew away and then the Danes took that flag for themselves 😅

[@skaareen]

@@jarek6934 thats what I presume happened

[@1Lomero]

õige vend räägib õiget juttu

[@skaareen]

@@1LomeroI respect your country i really wanna go there

[@skaareen]

@@jarek6934and the funny thing is, denmark has the oldest flag still in use and it’s probably a stolen flag 😅

[@Decade_The_DragonPuppeteer]

3:26 a detail i notied was missing is Valga, it's a city split into two by the latvian border, and the border is ignored alot, it doesn't seperate us much. It is a town you can go see, there's even a swing that on one side you're in Estonia, the other in Latvia! -This comment was writen by an Estonian living in Valga.

[@greengeck0]

I feel like you missed out to mention the innovation field in Lithuania, similiarly to Estonia it has developed an incredibly competitive start up sector with now global sized companies (Vinted, NordVPN) as well as a hub for Fintech innovation and companies. On top of that we are now and have been for some time the leading experts in Laser technology, with both Intel and TSMC planning and beginning to open manufactory factories in the country. Good video but would be great to go further in depth for the countries are small and specialized in their development so it's not as difficult to get a better understanding on this Especially when regarding sports section, glossing over the achievements of not just individuals but whole sport styles length of history and achievements in that makes me sad, for while yes Basketball is incredible in Lithuania, discounting Estonian snow sports capability and excellence in some of the niches is a damn shame especially given that our countries make up barely 4.5 million people and the outward influence generated here is insane

[@ploomipois]

Baltic Tribes - Last Pagans of Europe

[@augustd8492]

All three Baltic countries are developing quite dynamically and changing, so even those assessments cannot be constant. I only know that Lithuanians migrate the most around Europe and the world. Wikipedia says that out of 4.5 million individuals of Lithuanian origin, more than 1.5 million live outside of Lithuania.

[@bobham8929]

the f**k!? both countries are great.

[@bacho84303]

Love both from Georgia 🇬🇪 🥰🥰

[@ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45]

Lithuanians can steal an Estonian's BMW and the Estonian wouldn't realize until days later.

[@klaabu99]

so lithuanians are better at stealing?

[@DSBASSS]

there is no cheese in zeppelins

[@MrVafflis]

🤣 true 🤣

[@rtaparauskas]

I have never eat cepelinai with cheese and I am pure lithuanian

[@lattenoisette]

Varškė is a sort of cheese!

[@DSBASSS]

@@lattenoisette varškė??? Not In originals only in real cepelinai have meat potato and another extra things

[@lattenoisette]

@@DSBASSS i even saw that some regions make cepelinai with mushrooms!!

[@GinteLTU]

I agree with everything, but not with sports. Lithuania had really top notch athletes Žydrunas Savickas(won multiple strong man contest) Meilutyte( broke swimming records).

[@Thatanotherguy2]

lithuania is very friendly and has tasty food, im an lithuanian myself so i do know lithuania more. But i still like estonia as it has tasty food too, i would say both of them are pretty good in my opinion. (edit: woah i didnt know lithuania has 70b dollars.)

[@ErniuXs]

No competition just ❤ with all baltics from Lithuania ❤

[@mia-noraaal7216]

True!❤

[@ScriptedOcean]

Do Australia vs New Zealand Next!

[@ScriptedOcean]

YESSSS!!!

[@GulnaraGirl]

The quality of life I would say is more similar, then at your rating. Overall I agree, my country wins! :)))) ✊🇱🇹 I would look at weather/climate and usage of different languages also. These aspects would add more points to Lithuania. :) P.S. There are 4 International airports in Lithuania.

[@MrVafflis]

Also, if he had added history, then it's not even close.

[@IfSoGirl88]

Weather/climate? If the summers are cooler in Estonia than they are in Lithuania I'd say Estonia gets more points here! It's very subjective though.

[@GulnaraGirl]

Cooler?! Have you've been to Baltics? :))) "July is the hottest month in Vilnius with an average temperature of 16.5°C" by Holiday-Weather. Yes, the temperature in Tallinn is always even cooler. I guess you one of few people who likes cold and dark outdoors more. The annual amount of sunny / rainy days, the length of daylight are kinda objective. In case of Northern European countries for majority of people it becomes crucial. ☀⛅☁☁☁

[@siimtulev1759]

As an Estonian I love winters in Estonia. Especially when there is snowing 1 metre of snow in 24h 😊. Summers are fine when weather is not more than 23C warm. @@GulnaraGirl

[@GulnaraGirl]

Sounds nice. Me and the most of my friends are usually very frustrated of long dark winter nights and cold weather most of the year. It's just too long and kind of depressing! Every year you getting tired of coats, hats, shoes and so on after a couple of months already.@@siimtulev1759

[@KohaAlbert]

As for traveling - geolocation - to Tallinn (the most of Estonian population) the Helsinki and Stockholm are like really really close, just a sail away ... and then there is Riga.

[@MultiOranuch]

Thank you for slharing - I and lmy thai friends viisted these 3 Baltic States in June this year and I am fallen in love with LITHUANIA.😇 💛💚❤I will be there again in May Next year - with other thai friend It will be great for all of us, speceilly for me. Best Wishes from STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN 🌲🌲🌲🌼🌼🌼🌼

[@Tempo_est]

Cool video, but as you said in video this is pretty much from your experience and knowledge. From Tourism side you missed “Pärnu” in Estonia, it’s know for summer capital, big festivals & beach. Also southern-estonia where in winter you can skii or do winter activites specially in “Otepää” or “Haanja” which brings us to sports where Estonia has won a lot in skiing. Also Estonia is know for volleyball and rally, Estonia had first WRC rally in Baltics, Estonia has also WRC Champion “Ott Tänak”. Lithuania has basketball, we have WRC. Infrastructure i think both are same or Estonia is even better because Estonia has actually FREE transportation, even in capital Tallinn (but for locals). We do also have 2 airports and ships to Stockholm/Helsinki. In Estonia you can do everything in online (order new document, vote, order food to home from restaurant or from shop, make company for free with 10 minutes, view your healthcare documents, register new car and so on). And Estonia has best roads in Baltics, specially when compared to Lithuania. Currently we don’t have any car tax too, only fuel tax.

[@MrVafflis]

Estonia doesn't have a single highway

[@Tempo_est]

@@MrVafflis you’re wrong 😂 have you ever been in Estonia.. Tallinn-Narva & Tallinn-Tartu & Tallinn- Pärnu. And estonia is smaller, no need more highways. Overall road quality is way better than Lithuania, ever Lithuania highways are in sooo bad condition, specially Kaunas-Vilnius

[@MrVafflis]

@@Tempo_est It's just a stereotype that Lithuania and Poland don't have good roads. In reality, the highways are being improved every year. It's just that, due to the countries' geographical locations, they are heavily used. (Kaunas-Vilnius highway - first time I'm hearing that it's bad). When I mentioned 'highway,' I meant a freeway or expressway, and Estonia has none. So, it's not entirely fair to compare when one country is much smaller and easier to develop.

[@Tempo_est]

@@MrVafflis listen, i talk about my own experience, i visited Lithuania this summer and have been there previously. Roads are good only in Vilnius, outside are roads really bad, im suprised you don’t accept it because even Latvians joke about their roads. And Poland has actually good roads, better than in Estonia. But Poland is not topic here, i like Lithuania but accept it or not we Estonians make a lot of joke about your roads, they suck 😏

[@Tempo_est]

@@MrVafflis​​⁠you are just an toxic dude. After seeing your comments in this video it’s clear you know nothing. Every country has their positive and negative things. And i’m pretty sure you never visited any country outside of Lithunia 😂😂. Topic ends here.

[@Romeo7s]

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[@KantslerOlaf]

The dish you talked about in Lithuanian food - thats the food in every bar in Estonia. Küüslauguleivad or garlic bread and it's made exactly like you said - from fresh bread, then cooked in oil, then rubbed with garlic and served with garlic flakes and salt with a dip. I don't think you'll find a place that sells beer and doesen't sell fried garlic bread in Estonia.

[@gvidasgi2480]

I think the video lacks some points in some places, for example Lithuania produces not only basket ball players, we have good swimmers, strong men, rowers and etc..

[@hhhhh-r3r]

I laughed when you pronounced the estonian foods but other wise, great video, looking to travel to latvia and lithuania in june

[@oboroscom]

Why wasn’t Latvia involved in the comparison? 😅

[@ThePussukka]

only Baltics with 5 toes on one feet compared

[@eestiv2rki]

you mean southern estonia or northern lithuania?

[@ok-vk9fv]

Cuz its a 1v1

[@Zanarful]

​@@eestiv2rkiyou win the comments section 😂😂😂

[@RobertssU]

bro Estonia consists of 2 cornfields@@eestiv2rki

[@djdioga]

Borsch is Ukrainian soup not Russian 😉

[@feelingod]

Borscht is Ukrainian, not Russian.

[@alex_sander]

Watching this video as an Estonian, there are some things I can't completely agree with. But overall, I think Estonia and Lithuania are quite evenly matched. Regarding food: "kepta duona," which we call "küüslauguleivad," is also popular in Estonia, and we also produce honey and cheese here, so whats up with that? In terms of sports, I would say again that we are relatively equal; indeed, they have better results in team sports, but we have nearly twice as many Olympic medals.

[@MrVafflis]

Common, the food is obviously better in Lithuania... But when it comes to sports, I agree. Estonia is way better in the Winter Olympics, and the pupils in Lithuania pretty much stopped giving a shiieeet about basketball

[@Anonymoose66G]

Id rather live in Estonia compared to the other Baltic states tbh, Tallinn & Tartu are very good cities. Estonia's growing economy and digitalization, tax benefits, easy access to VISA's (even though I'm an EU citizen) are also good incentives. Furthermore Estonia's education and air quality are very good, as mentioned in this video.

[@b6983832]

Eesti alustas oma reforme kiiremini 1990ndatel, kuid praeguseks elatustasemel suurt vahet pole. Võimalik, et Vilniuse elatustase ületab Tallinna oma, kuid Leedus on rohkem väiksemaid linnu, kus elu pole nii roosiline. Asi on sama Eestis, kuid väikelinnades elab suhteliselt vähem rahvast.

[@1Lomero]

ei ole@@MrVafflis

[@klaabu99]

@@MrVafflis by better food u mean traditional food or food u can eat?... u can give points based on facts or emotions ... in this video lot of points were based on emotions

[@godadzene]

Lithuania is always 10 points

[@olijakob7059]

Video idea Iceland vs. Denmark or Greenland vs. Faroese Islands

[@CountriesExplained]

Thanks a lot for that suggestion 😁👌

[@HouseCzechowski]

- Estonia or Lithuania, Which is Better? - Poland

[@sanjajakimov4137]

according to people here, Estonia won

[@MrVafflis]

False. Lithuania has much better long term potential with it's much more diverse economy

[@ligametis]

@@MrVafflis As a Lithuanian I disagree. A few ugly glass towers in Vilnius do not change what Lithuania really is.

[@MrVafflis]

@@ligametis you're just a troll

[@ligametis]

@MrVafflis standart Lithuanian reaction, lack of capability to understand there are different opinions and not everyone is zombified nationalist. With our actions we are more like Polish people that I also don't like than Estonians or Scandinavians. To be fair you might be from some troll factory as you were the first one to start disagreeing with everyone.

[@k4rp344]

keep going love youre vids

[@Mateu6]

Borscht is Ukrainian, bro

[@lukaswask]

Actually, Lithuania is kind of big in sports, maybe not that popular globally though

[@ugnikalnis]

Greetings from Lithuania Vilnius! Cepelinai is not served with bacon it's served with pork cracklings.

[@Dude-iz2dw]

borstch is Ukrainian

[@polaarj]

our country is not a woman, our country is a man, also in our anthem it's fatherland

[@МикитаКорнєєв-л4щ]

Borscht is a Ukrainian dish, not russian. russia owns a similar abomination called schtschi.

[@rebelou7744]

Saying that, lithuanian infrastructure is as good is an overstatement, saying it is better is a crime.

[@greendude96]

Yeah... For example our roads aren't great. But at least they're not actively trying to kill your car. 😅

[@kypsis476]

As and estonian (no hate to lithuanians) I'd say you did us kind of dirty in a few rankings

[@sergejsvolkovs4136]

Estonian make a video of Estonia! Just forgot - LATVIA WORLD 2023 CUP 3rd place in Ice Hocky and 5th place in Basketball!

[@Arg3ntumas]

Baltic brothers

[@YEH4]

latvia left the chat

[@MikePSTuber]

Idea: compare Indian states?

[@iromanlitvinenko]

Borscht is Ukrainian cuisine.

[@jacquesoosthuizen765]

Which of the two celebrate former nazis in annual marches the most? The baltics are well known for being nazi collaborators during WW2.

[@StoneyTree]

He did not mention the WRC driver Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja

[@ZhylvisLT]

He didn't mention Rūta Meilutytė, Olympic, World, Europe Champion in swimming. He also didn't mention Mykolas Alekna, who is European Champion, World bronze medalist in Discus Throw despite being only 21 year old.

[@greatteacheronizuka]

but Ott Tänak is a 2019 Rally World champion and even has a movie made about him, also in the 2006 Torino Winter Olympics we got 3 gold medals in cross-country skiing@@ZhylvisLT

[@cyanide5757]

which country is better among them for studies?

[@ewawisniewska5095]

Balitic states connected with Finland new powerfull country

[@KohaAlbert]

There are more aspects to sports - I think that interest towards classical sports have waned in Estonia (certainly more so than in Lithuania), and tilting towards things like rally and esports for example. I think that we put Paul Keres on our bill for some reason as well. Did you knew that ww2 Baltic refugees helped to popularize volleyball in Sweden? Perhaps also noteworthy (no clue about how is with that one in Lithuania), some years back there were campaign in Estonia towards amateur/hobbyist sporters (quite many actually) NOT to over do themselves - as it started causing serious health issues (some more extreme cases had like lifters riping their muscles apart or runners having heart attacks) - many of those hobbyists were attempting olympic level exercise training, out of whom many never did it nor had any intention to ever compete but were doing it just for themselves and for the love of the hobby. This went practically in parallel with agitation campaign to get the other half of the population into moving outoors at all...

[@rapator9270]

Estonia have 2 times more Olympic medals than Lithuania. 4x more per capita (2nd in the world most medals per capita). Tourism part was also wrong. More tourist visit Estonia than Lithuania. The ports of Tallinn-Helsinki are the most active ports in the world in terms of people traveling

[@MrVafflis]

What bout World Championships? Olympics is not the only competition

[@rapator9270]

@@MrVafflis Olympic medals are most wanted.

[@MrVafflis]

@@rapator9270 So what? Should we ignore all the Euro and World championships? Also, individual sports don't receive as much attention as team sports. Take Latvia, for example; they placed 3rd in hockey and 5th in basketball, yet those teams are treated like national heroes

[@MrVafflis]

@@rapator9270Although you can say that the diversity of sports is important, and that's true, when the topic is brought up in other categories, for example, the economy, suddenly Estonians only want to talk about digital sectors.

[@rapator9270]

@@MrVafflis Sport is a sport. Dont matter if it is team or individual. Finland is first by Olympics medals per capita and Estonia is second.This is no coincidence. Digital sector is most important sector, because IT is future.

[@sashagrey7361]

Borsch from Ukraine

[@kuldar.]

Lithuania is better known when it comes to discussing the theft of expensive cars and the sale of cheaply repaired cars at the Kaunas car market.

[@ugnikalnis]

Honestly from Lithuanian Side as I am. Estonia is Higher then we are towards education n overall happiness n living Standart