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Dalia GrybauskaitePresident

Lithuania Lithuania GeographyGeography Territory:Territory: 65 200 km2: Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic countries, twice the 65 200 km2: Lithuania is the largest of the three Baltic countries, twice the

size of Belgium (30513 km2) and a wee bit smaller than Ireland (70283 km2). size of Belgium (30513 km2) and a wee bit smaller than Ireland (70283 km2).

BordersBorders: Inland borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad) total : Inland borders with Latvia, Belarus, Poland and Russia (Kaliningrad) total 1,747 km. The Belarusian border is the longest, at 724 km. Coastline totals 99 km. 1,747 km. The Belarusian border is the longest, at 724 km. Coastline totals 99 km.

Map referencesMap references: Europe : Europe

Land boundaries:Land boundaries:           totaltotal: 1,273 km : 1,273 km           border countriesborder countries: Belarus 502 km, Latvia 453 km, Poland 91 km, Russia : Belarus 502 km, Latvia 453 km, Poland 91 km, Russia (Kaliningrad) 227 km (Kaliningrad) 227 km

CoastlineCoastline: 90 km : 90 km

ClimateClimate: transitional, between maritime and continental; wet, moderate winters and : transitional, between maritime and continental; wet, moderate winters and summers summers

TerrainTerrain: lowland, many scattered small lakes, fertile soil : lowland, many scattered small lakes, fertile soil

Elevation extremesElevation extremes: :           lowest pointlowest point: Baltic Sea 0 m : Baltic Sea 0 m           Highest HillHighest Hill: Juozapine, at 293.6m.: Juozapine, at 293.6m.

Natural resourcesNatural resources: peat, arable land : peat, arable land

THE LITHUANIA FLAGTHE LITHUANIA FLAG

Today, they are explained as follows:Today, they are explained as follows:

yellowyellow. the fertile fields of Lithuania, golden with . the fertile fields of Lithuania, golden with ripe rye, wheat, flax, and other grains;ripe rye, wheat, flax, and other grains;

greengreen : the symbol of the nation's vitality (as : the symbol of the nation's vitality (as represented in nature also);represented in nature also);

red red : the blood shed in defending the homeland's : the blood shed in defending the homeland's freedom.freedom.

STATE EMBLEMSTATE EMBLEM

Lithuania's emblem Lithuania's emblem of state is the Vytis. of state is the Vytis.

It depicts a knight, It depicts a knight, astride a leaping astride a leaping stallion. stallion.

NATIONAL ANTHEM OF NATIONAL ANTHEM OF LITHUANIALITHUANIA

The Lithuanian national anthem was composed The Lithuanian national anthem was composed by Dr. Vincas Kudirka. In fact, it was his poem by Dr. Vincas Kudirka. In fact, it was his poem titled "National Hymn", published in 1898titled "National Hymn", published in 1898. . Lithuania, my homeland, land of heroes!Lithuania, my homeland, land of heroes!

Let your Sons draw strength from the past.Let your Sons draw strength from the past.Let your children follow only the paths of virtue, Let your children follow only the paths of virtue, working for the good of their native land and for all working for the good of their native land and for all mankind.mankind.

Let the sun banish all darkness from Lithuania,Let the sun banish all darkness from Lithuania,with light and truth always guiding our steps.with light and truth always guiding our steps.Let the love of Lithuania burn in our hearts Let the love of Lithuania burn in our hearts and for the sake of our country let unity blossom. and for the sake of our country let unity blossom.

HistoryHistory During the 14th century, Lithuania was the largest country in Europe: During the 14th century, Lithuania was the largest country in Europe:

present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and parts of Poland and Russia were present-day Belarus, Ukraine, and parts of Poland and Russia were territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. territories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

With the Lublin Union of 1569 Poland and Lithuania formed a new state, With the Lublin Union of 1569 Poland and Lithuania formed a new state, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth lasted more the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. The Commonwealth lasted more than two centuries, until neighboring countries systematically dismantled it than two centuries, until neighboring countries systematically dismantled it from 1772 to 1795, with the Russian Empire annexing most of Lithuania's from 1772 to 1795, with the Russian Empire annexing most of Lithuania's territory. territory.

In the wake of the First World War, Lithuania's Act of Independence was In the wake of the First World War, Lithuania's Act of Independence was signed on February 16, 1918, declaring the re-establishment of a sovereign signed on February 16, 1918, declaring the re-establishment of a sovereign state. state.

Starting in 1940, Lithuania was occupied first by the Soviet Union then Nazi Starting in 1940, Lithuania was occupied first by the Soviet Union then Nazi Germany. Germany.

As World War II neared its end in 1944 and the Nazis retreated, the Soviet As World War II neared its end in 1944 and the Nazis retreated, the Soviet Union reoccupied Lithuania. Union reoccupied Lithuania.

On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare its On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare its renewed independence.renewed independence.

Present-day Lithuania has one of the fastest growing economies in the Present-day Lithuania has one of the fastest growing economies in the European Union. Lithuania became a full member of the Schengen European Union. Lithuania became a full member of the Schengen Agreement on 21 December 2007.Agreement on 21 December 2007.

In 2009, Lithuania will celebrate the millennium of its name.In 2009, Lithuania will celebrate the millennium of its name.

Lithuania consists of the following historical and Lithuania consists of the following historical and cultural regions:cultural regions: Aukštaitija — literally, the "Highlands" Aukštaitija — literally, the "Highlands" Samogitia (Lithuanian: Samogitia (Lithuanian: ŽemaitijaŽemaitija) — literally, the ) — literally, the

"Lowlands" "Lowlands" Dzūkija (Lithuanian: Dzūkija (Lithuanian: DzūkijaDzūkija or or DainavaDainava) ) Suvalkija (Lithuanian: Suvalkija (Lithuanian: SuvalkijaSuvalkija or or SūduvaSūduva) ) Lithuania Minor also known as "Prussian Lithuania" — Lithuania Minor also known as "Prussian Lithuania" —

(Lithuanian: (Lithuanian: Mažoji LietuvaMažoji Lietuva or or Prūsų LietuvaPrūsų Lietuva). The ). The region was part of Prussia from the Middle Ages until region was part of Prussia from the Middle Ages until 1945. Most of it today is part of Russia (Kaliningrad 1945. Most of it today is part of Russia (Kaliningrad Oblast). Oblast).

Largest citiesLargest cities

VilniusVilnius KaunasKaunas KlaipėdaKlaipėda ŠiauliaiŠiauliai PanePanevėžysvėžys AlytusAlytus MarijampolėMarijampolė MažeikiaiMažeikiai JonavaJonava UtenaUtena KėdainiaiKėdainiai

VilniusVilnius

VilniusVilnius ( ['vilɲus] (help·info)) is the largest ( ['vilɲus] (help·info)) is the largest city and the capital of Lithuania, with a city and the capital of Lithuania, with a population of 555,613 (847,954 together population of 555,613 (847,954 together with Vilnius County) as of 2008. It is the with Vilnius County) as of 2008. It is the seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of seat of the Vilnius city municipality and of the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the Vilnius district municipality. It is also the capital of Vilnius County. the capital of Vilnius County.

Gediminas Tower

St. Anne's Church

KlaipėdaKlaipėda

KlaipėdaKlaipėda , pronounced /ˈklaɪpɛdə/; German: , pronounced /ˈklaɪpɛdə/; German: MemelMemel) is a city in Lithuania situated at the ) is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Curonian Lagoon where it flows mouth of the Curonian Lagoon where it flows into the Baltic Sea. into the Baltic Sea.

As Lithuania's only seaport, it has ferry terminal As Lithuania's only seaport, it has ferry terminal connections to Sweden and Germany. connections to Sweden and Germany.

Some of its older buildings have picturesque Some of its older buildings have picturesque half-timbered construction, similar to that found half-timbered construction, similar to that found in Germany, France, England, Denmark and in Germany, France, England, Denmark and southern Sweden.southern Sweden.

The population shrunk from 207,100 in 1992 to The population shrunk from 207,100 in 1992 to 187,442 in 2005. Popular seaside resorts found 187,442 in 2005. Popular seaside resorts found close to Klaipėda are Nida to the south on the close to Klaipėda are Nida to the south on the Curonian Spit, and Palanga to the north.Curonian Spit, and Palanga to the north.

Port of Klaipėda Port of Klaipėda

The Port of Klaipėda is the principal ice-free port The Port of Klaipėda is the principal ice-free port on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It is the on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. It is the most important Lithuanian transportation hub, most important Lithuanian transportation hub, connecting sea, land and railway routes from connecting sea, land and railway routes from East to West. East to West.

Klaipėda is a multipurpose, universal, deep-Klaipėda is a multipurpose, universal, deep-water port. 19 big stevedoring companies, ship-water port. 19 big stevedoring companies, ship-repair and shipbuilding yards operate within the repair and shipbuilding yards operate within the port and all marine business and cargo handling port and all marine business and cargo handling services are being rendered.services are being rendered.

Klaipėda's climate is under the influence of the Baltic sea

Lithuania education systemLithuania education system Higher education institutions ( state , non-state ) Higher education institutions ( state , non-state )

Universities ( state , non-state ) Universities ( state , non-state ) Colleges ( state , non-state ) Colleges ( state , non-state )

Other providers of higher education institutions ( non-Other providers of higher education institutions ( non-state ) state )

Higher Education InstitutionsHigher Education InstitutionsThere are two types of higher education There are two types of higher education

institutions in Lithuania: universities and institutions in Lithuania: universities and colleges. In universities („akademijoje" colleges. In universities („akademijoje" (academy), „seminarijoje" (seminary), (academy), „seminarijoje" (seminary), „aukštojoje mokykloje" (higher education „aukštojoje mokykloje" (higher education institution)) the university type studies dominate. institution)) the university type studies dominate. In colleges non-university studies dominate.In colleges non-university studies dominate.

Lithuanian higher education institutions are Lithuanian higher education institutions are either state or non-state. Non-state higher either state or non-state. Non-state higher education institutions can pursue their activities education institutions can pursue their activities according to a licence issued by the according to a licence issued by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania.Government of the Republic of Lithuania.

Higher education institutions Higher education institutions ( state , non-state) ( state , non-state)

Universities:Universities: state, state, non-state. non-state.

Colleges:Colleges: state, state, non-state. non-state.

Universities ( state , non-state ) 21 Universities ( state , non-state ) 21 Kaunas University of MedicineKaunas University of Medicine Kaunas University of TechnologyKaunas University of Technology Lithuanian Academy of Physical EducationLithuanian Academy of Physical Education Lithuanian Veterinary Academy Lithuanian Veterinary Academy Vytautas Magnus UniversityVytautas Magnus University Lithuanian University of Agriculture Lithuanian University of Agriculture Klaipeda University Klaipeda University Siauliai University Siauliai University The General Jonas Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania The General Jonas Zemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Mykolas Romeris University Mykolas Romeris University Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Vilnius Pedagogical University Vilnius Pedagogical University Vilnius University Vilnius University Bishop Vincentas Borisevicius Seminary of Telsiai Bishop Vincentas Borisevicius Seminary of Telsiai "ISM University of Management and Economics", JSC"ISM University of Management and Economics", JSC European Humanities University, Public InstitutionEuropean Humanities University, Public Institution International Business School at Vilnius University, Public InstitutionInternational Business School at Vilnius University, Public Institution Bussines Law Academy of Vilnius, Public InstitutionBussines Law Academy of Vilnius, Public Institution Vilnius St. Joseph's SeminaryVilnius St. Joseph's Seminary

Colleges ( state , non-state ) 27Colleges ( state , non-state ) 27 Alytus CollegeAlytus College Kaunas CollegeKaunas College Kaunas Technical CollegeKaunas Technical College Stasys Salkauskis CollegeStasys Salkauskis College Kaunas College of Forestry and Environmental EngineeringKaunas College of Forestry and Environmental Engineering Klaipeda CollegeKlaipeda College Klaipeda Klaipeda StateState College College Lithuanian Maritime AcademyLithuanian Maritime Academy Marijampole College Marijampole College Panevezys College Panevezys College Zemaitija College Zemaitija College Siauliai College Siauliai College Utena College Utena College Vilnius College Vilnius College Vilnius College of Technologies and Design Vilnius College of Technologies and Design V. A. Graiciunas Higher School of Management V. A. Graiciunas Higher School of Management Kolping College, Public Institution Klaipėda Business College, Public Institution Kolping College, Public Institution Klaipėda Business College, Public Institution

Social Sciences College Public Institution West Lithuania Business College, Public Social Sciences College Public Institution West Lithuania Business College, Public Institution College of Management, Law and Languages of Siauliai Region North Institution College of Management, Law and Languages of Siauliai Region North Lithuania College, Public Institution Vilnius Management School, Public Institution Lithuania College, Public Institution Vilnius Management School, Public Institution Vilnius Law and Business College, Public Institution Vilnius Business College, Public Vilnius Law and Business College, Public Institution Vilnius Business College, Public Institution Vilnius College of Design Vilnius Co-operative College, Public InstitutionInstitution Vilnius College of Design Vilnius Co-operative College, Public Institution

Klaipėda Klaipėda StateState College College

Klaipėda Klaipėda StateState College is a public higher (non- College is a public higher (non-university) educational institution of Lithuanian university) educational institution of Lithuanian Republic the activities of which are based on the Republic the activities of which are based on the Constitution and laws of Lithuanian Republic, as Constitution and laws of Lithuanian Republic, as well as on resolutions of Lithuanian Government well as on resolutions of Lithuanian Government and legal acts of the Ministry of Education and and legal acts of the Ministry of Education and Science.Science.

Non-university studies prevail at the college. Non-university studies prevail at the college. Besides, Lithuanian residents are provided with Besides, Lithuanian residents are provided with a possibility to acquire higher education and a possibility to acquire higher education and vocational qualifications in social, technological vocational qualifications in social, technological area area

FacultFacultiesies

Faculty of Technology Faculty of Technology Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of PedagogyFaculty of Pedagogy Faculty of Health SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Technology Faculty of Technology Study programs Study programs

Road haulageRoad haulageSpecializations: Organization of Dangerous Cargo Carriages. Organization Specializations: Organization of Dangerous Cargo Carriages. Organization of International Carriagesof International Carriages

Road vehicle operationRoad vehicle operationSpecializations: Body Service. Engine Maintain and ServiceSpecializations: Body Service. Engine Maintain and Service

Electrical and automation equipmentElectrical and automation equipmentSpecializations: Consumer Electrical Equipment and Specializations: Consumer Electrical Equipment and

Network. The Control of Technological Equipment and Network. The Control of Technological Equipment and SystemsSystems Mechanical engineering and maintenanceMechanical engineering and maintenance

Specializations: Hardware Production. Metalwork Specializations: Hardware Production. Metalwork Equipment Equipment Maintenance and RepairMaintenance and Repair

Faculty of Technology Faculty of Technology Study programs Study programs

Food production technologyFood production technologySpecializations: Food Production and Trade Technology. Fish Production Specializations: Food Production and Trade Technology. Fish Production TechnologyTechnology

Computer programmingComputer programmingSpecializations: Program Development, Information ServiceSpecializations: Program Development, Information Service

BuildingBuilding Plant and landscape designPlant and landscape design

Specializations: Homestead Greenery Design, Landscape Specializations: Homestead Greenery Design, Landscape Keeping Technology, Interior Decoration with Keeping Technology, Interior Decoration with PhotocompositionsPhotocompositions

GeodesyGeodesy Specializations: Applied Geodesy, Land Management, Geodetic information systemsSpecializations: Applied Geodesy, Land Management, Geodetic information systems

Faculty of Social Faculty of Social SciencesSciences

Study programs Study programs FinanceFinance

Specializations: Investment Management, Taxes and Tax AdministrationSpecializations: Investment Management, Taxes and Tax Administration Office and Enterprise administrationOffice and Enterprise administration

Specializations: Enterprise Administration, Administration of State and Specializations: Enterprise Administration, Administration of State and Public InstitutionsPublic Institutions

Logistics managementLogistics management Specializations: Transport logistics, Sales logisticsSpecializations: Transport logistics, Sales logistics

Tourism administrationTourism administration Business managementBusiness management

Specializations: Management of Marketing, Finance ManagementSpecializations: Management of Marketing, Finance Management

Trade managementTrade management (in business facultaty) (in business facultaty) Specializations: Management of international trade, Management of sales, Specializations: Management of international trade, Management of sales,

Agro industrial trade, Trade in agricultural machinery and automobilesAgro industrial trade, Trade in agricultural machinery and automobiles

Faculty of PedagogyFaculty of Pedagogy Study programs Study programs

Faculty of Health SciencesFaculty of Health Sciences Study programs Study programs

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