Dzukija in Lithuania is located in the southern fringes of the country. The region derives its name from a slight deviation in the dialect of the region. It is a common practice in the region to use the alphabet 'z' after a consonant.
The longest river in Lithuania flows past river Nemunas. The region shares its borders with that of Belarus and Poland. A large portion of the region is covered by with dense forests. The region is known for the mushrooms that are grown here during the summer and autumn season. During these two seasons the local population of the region are engaged in the picking of mushrooms. They are often joined by inhabitants of other regions as well. Dzukija in Lithuania comprises of a number of towns. Most notable amongst them is the old spa town of Druskinikai. The town is called so because of its extraordinary if not magical healing properties. The water of its springs is believed to contain medicinal properties. This was fact was acknowledged as early as 1794 and the town came to be known as the spa town and was also declared as a health resort. People visit this town to get well in the natural surroundings. The region is also the home to a number of natural reserves which include diverse forms of flora. It is the home to the Dzukija National Park.
