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___ LithuaniaA virtual guide to Lithuania, the largest and most southerly of the three Baltic republics. Get an overview of Lithuania's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, this page offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this Eastern European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Lithuania, addresses of Lithuania`? and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more. |
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Republic of Lithuania | Lietuvos Respublika |
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 Flag of Lithuania Background: Independent between the two World Wars, Lithuania was annexed by the USSR in 1940. On 11 March 1990, Lithuania became the first of the Soviet republics to declare its independence, but this proclamation was not generally recognized until September of 1991 (following the abortive coup in Moscow). The last Russian troops withdrew in 1993. Lithuania subsequently has restructured its economy for eventual integration into Western European institutions. (Source: CIA - The World Factbook) border countries: Belarus, Latvia, Poland, Russia (Kaliningrad) realated countries: Estonia |
 Official Name: Lietuvos Respublika short form: Lietuva int'l long form: Republic of Lithuania int'l short form: Lithuania ISO Country Code: lt Time: Local Time = UTC +2h Actual Time: Tue-Dec-1 17:31 Capital City: Vilnius (pop. 541 000) Other Cities: Kaunas (360 000), Klaipeda (187 000), Siauliai (130 000), Panevezys (115 300). Government: Type: Parliamentary Republic. Independence: 11 March 1990 (independence declared from Soviet Union); 6 September 1991 (Soviet Union recognizes Lithuania's independence) Constitution: Adopted 25 October 1992. Geography: Location: Eastern Europe, on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Area: 65 300 sq. km. (25 212 sq. mi.). Terrain: fertile, central lowland plains separated by hilly uplands created by glacial drift. A total of 758 rivers, many navigable, and 2 833 lakes cover the landscape. Administrative divisions: 10 counties (apskritys, singular - apskritis); Alytaus, Kauno, Klaipedos, Marijampoles, Panevezio, Siauliu, Taurages, Telsiu, Utenos, Vilniaus. Climate: Humid continental with four distinct seasons, and a moderating maritime influence from the Baltic Sea. People: Nationality: Lithuanian(s). Population: 3.4 million. Ethnic groups: Lithuanian 83.5%, Polish 6.7%, Russian 6.3%, Byelorussian 1.2%, other 2.3%. Religions: Catholic (79%), Orthodox (4.1%), Protestant (1.9%). Languages: Lithuanian; a minority speaks Russian (8%) and Polish (5.6%). Literacy: 99.6%. Natural resources: Peat, arable land, amber. Agriculture products: Grain, potatoes, sugar beets, flax, vegetables; beef, milk, eggs; fish. Industries: Metal-cutting machine tools, electric motors, television sets, refrigerators and freezers, petroleum refining, shipbuilding (small ships), furniture making, textiles, food processing, fertilizers, agricultural machinery, optical equipment, electronic components, computers, amber jewelry. Exports partners: Russia 10.4%, Latvia 10.2%, Germany 9.4%, France 7%, Estonia 5.9%, Poland 5.5%, Sweden 5%, USA 4.7%, UK 4.7%, Denmark 4.3% (2005) Imports partners: Russia 27.9%, Germany 15.2%, Poland 8.3% (2005) Currency: Litas (LTL) Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and others. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of LithuaniaLietuvos Respublikos PrezidentasSite of Lithuania's president (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybò Official website of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania (Lithuanian, English). Seimas The Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania. Uzsienio Reikalu Ministerija Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Lithuania to the UN Embassy of the Republic of the Lithuania Washington D.C. Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Vilnius Address list of foreign Diplomatic Missions. Statistics Statistikos departamentas prie Lietuvos Respublikos Vyriausybës Statistics Lithuania. MapsMap of LithuaniaPolitical Map of Lithuania.  Google
Earth LithuaniaZoomable satellite view of Lithuania. Google
Earth VilniusZoomable satellite view of Vilnius. Map
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Lithuanian NewsBNSNews agency (for subscribers only). ELTA Lithuanian News Agency. Lithuania in the world Magazine features news on domestic politics, foreign affairs, the economy, business, foreign investment, culture, science, sports and tourism. Lietuvos rytas National daily news (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos Zinios Lithuanian daily, Vilnius (in Lithuanian). Kauno diena Lithuanian newspaper from Kaunas (in Lithuanian). Atgimimas Political weekly (in Lithuanian). Veidas Another political weekly (in Lithuanian). Verslo Zinios Lithuanian Business News (daily). Baltic Times News from Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. TV/Radio Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija (LRT) Lithuanian Radio and TV. Radiocentras Commercial radio station for pop music. |
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Arts & CultureArtArt Museum of Lithuania One of the greatest museums of Lithuania and has the oldest history. Contemporary Art Centre Official website of the largest art centre in the Baltic States. Lithuanian Art Museums A guide to Lithuanian art museums. Amber Museum-Gallery Museum for amber jewellery of modern and classical design. National Museum of Lithuania Official website of the museum. Museums of Lithuania A guide to Lithuanian museums. Martynas Mazvydas The National Library of Lithuania. |
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Business & EconomyBank of LithuaniaLithuanian Central Bank. Vilnius Stock Exchange (VSE is the only regulated securities market in Lithuania, offering trading, listing and information services. Lithuanian Development Agency A local partner for foreign businesses interested in investing in Lithuania. Lithuanian Business Directory Business Directory (in Lithuanian). Lithuanian Development Agency Website of Lithuanian Development Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Website of the chamber (in Lithuanian). Transportation Airlines Lietuvos avialinijos Lithuanian Airlines, the national carrier of Lithuania. Airports Tarptautinis Vilniaus Oro Uostas Vilnius International Airport is Lithuania's main airport. Kaunas Airport Second busiest civil airport in Lithuania. Palanga Airport Official site with information about the Palanga airport. |
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Destination Lithuania - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Lithuania: resort towns: Birstonas, Druskininkai, Neringa, Palanga, architectural heritage: Kaunas, Kernave, Klaipeda, Trakai, and Vilnius.Find accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, cycling, fishing, hiking, cruising, skiing, yachting, tours and much more by following the links below. Lithuania Tourism Info The Official Lithuanian Travel Guide. Lithuanian State Department of Tourism Site of the Tourism Department. Countryside vacation in Lithuania A guideto rural Lithuania by Countryside Tourism Association. Cities of Lithuania Vilnius Official website of the capital city, Vilnius Municipality. Vilnius tourist information centre Official website of the tourist information centre. Birstonas Birstonas Municipality. Druskininkai Spa town Druskininkai Tourism and business information center. Kaunas Kaunas city municipality. Klaipeda Klaipeda Tourism and Culture Information Centre. Neringa Official website on tourism information of Neringa. Palanga Palanga tourism information centre. Hotels NEW Hotels in Lithuania Find a Hotel in Lithuania. Lithuanian Hotels On-line Searchable Hotel index of Lithuanian hotels. |
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EducationVilnius UniversityOne of the oldest and most famous establishments of higher education in Eastern and Central Europe, founded in 1579. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Official website of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Kaunas University of Technology Vytautas Magnus University Klaipeda University Higher Education and Science of Lithuania Address list of Lithuanian Institutions of Higher Education and Science. |
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Environment & NatureGovernment AgenciesMinistry of Environment Official website of the ministry. State Service for Protected Areas Official website of the State Service with information about its function and goals. NGOs Lietuvos zaliuju judejimas Lithuanian Green Movement. Nature Aukstaitija National Park National Park of Aukstaitija ethnical region. Dzukija National Park Guide to the National Park on the territories of Dainava land. Kursiu Nerija National Park National Park at Lithuanian seaside. Trakai Historical National Park The official park guide. Zemaitija National Park Official website of the National Park in north-western Lithuania. Nature Lithuania A guide to Lithuania's national parks. |
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HistoryLithuanian HistoryAbout the rich culture of Lithuania. Short Lithuanian History More to say? WWW-VL History: Lithuania Geography, language, references and more. |
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SearchLithuania-On-LineIndex of Lithuanian Internet sites. Additional Information about LithuaniaBBC News Country Profile: LithuaniaOpen Directory Project: Lithuania REENIC: Lithuania Russian and East European Network Information Center about Lithuania. School of Slavonic and East European Studies, University College London: Lithuania Wikipedia: Lithuania The World Factbook -- Lithuania |
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