2011 in Lithuania

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This article is about the particular significance of the year 2011 to Lithuania and its people.

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Incumbents

Chairmanships

Events

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

Art and entertainment

Sports

Multi-sport events

Athletics (track and field)

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Basketball

Boxing

Darts

Football

Sambo

Snowboarding

Swimming

Volleyball

Deaths

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