Presentation of Kaunas City June, 2009

Kaunas in Europe

Kaunas in Lithuania

Kaunas in Figures Total area of Kaunas city 157 km2 Covered by built-up area 68 km2 Green areas 22 km2 Agricultural areas 18 km2 Roads and streets 10 km2 Water bodies 12 km2 Other 27 km2 Population - 353,8 thous. inhabitants (01.07.2008) Population density 2.253 inh./km2

Kaunas City (schematic)

Education 38 630 students 57 315 students (2007/2008) Kaunas is one of the main centers of education in Lithuania: seven universities, four branches of other universities. Total number of students studying in universities – 38 630 students Total number of students studying in vocational schools, colleges and universities – 57 315 students (2007/2008)

Education Structure of students by educational establishments (2007/2008), (in per cent)

Education Universities: Kaunas University of Technology Vytautas Magnus University Kaunas University of Medicine International School of Management Lithuanian University of Agriculture (in Kaunas district) Lithuanian Academy of Veterinary Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education Branches of Universities: Kaunas Faculty of Police at Mykolas Riomeris University Faculty of Humanities in Kaunas at Vilnius University Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. Kaunas faculty Kaunas Faculty at Lithuanian Academy of Arts

Education Kaunas University of Technology – the biggest technical university in the Baltic Countries: 13 faculties Gymnasium 18 000 students 450 PhD students 140 professors 600 associated professors More than 85 years of research and academic experience Further information at: www.ktu.lt

Knowledge Economy Knowledge economy enterprises: “Festo” “Skaiteks”, “Katra”,”Elinta” etc. 60 enterprises with 3700 employed. Universities cooperating with enterprises: Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University, University of Agriculture. Public Enterprise “Technopolis”.

Knowledge Economy Technopolis Science and Technology Park

Knowledge Economy Technopolis Science and Technology Park Founders: Kaunas City Municipality Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts Technopolis is being created under the concept of Science and Technology Parks as a production complex of knowledge-based business enterprises and research, providing a chance of entering the World market for innovative medium and small enterprises of Kaunas. Number of work places to be established – about 3000.

Economic Activity The number of economic entities and local units at the begining of 2008 in Kaunas county : 16287 Number of small and medium sized enterprises in operation in Kaunas county at the beginning of 2008: Total SME: 12830 Total enterprises: 12905 % SME from enterprises: 99,4%

Economic Activity Enterprises divided by economic activity as of January 1, 2008

Economic Activity Retail trade Shopping centers in Kaunas City: 400 thous. sq. m. of retail area – 15 % of total Lithuanian retail area. Shopping centers in Kaunas City: “Akropolis” – 80 thous. sq. m “Mega” – 72 thous. sq. m “Molas” – 22 thous. sq. m “Hyper Maxima” – 22 thous. sq. m

Economic Activity The Largest Companies in Kaunas

Economic Activity Free Economic Zone in Kaunas District 534 ha industrial area which provides tax incentives Situated at the crossroads of two main Lithuanian roads Next to fast growing Kaunas International Airport in Karmėlava 10 ha are used and the agreement for the development of additional 10 ha is signed. 300 people employed Possible to create 5000-8000 jobs in the area Further information at: www.ftz.lt

Economic Activity Free Economic Zone in Kaunas District

Foreign Direct Investments 305,2 51,0 51,7 53,7 60,3 62,9 73,2 80,5 82,3 85,2 98,7 120,0 128,0 158,0 188,2 199,2 460,5 0,0 50,0 100,0 150,0 200,0 250,0 300,0 350,0 400,0 450,0 500,0 Other countries Cyprus Italy United Kingdom Latvia Netherlands Ireland Denmark Norway Germany Sweden Poland Russia Estonia USA Luxemburg Finland

Foreign Direct Investments FDI by economic activity (01.01.2008): Manufacturing 44,7 % (Whereof production of food and beverages – 23,3 % and textiles – 14,4 %) Wholesale and retail trade 27,9 % Real estate, rent, etc. 8,9 %

Foreign Direct Investments Foreign direct investments in Lithuania by town as of January 1, 2008, (in per cent)

Key Development Project Kaunas Sports and Entertainment Palace on the Nemunas Island, Mindaugo av. 50 Construction to be completed – October 1, 2010. Estimated number of seats – 14 500.

Transport Kaunas ... ... intersection of I and IX European transport corridors ... important railway transport node ... international airport in Karmėlava ... the biggest river port in Lithuania ... concentration of logistics and storages

The Vision for Kaunas City The university city, a science, hi-tech and knowledge economy centre of Baltic Sea Region importance. The transport and logistics centre of Eastern Europe importance. The sports capital of Lithuania. The major Lithuanian inland river port. Kaunas is dwelled by learning, intelectual, healthy and safe community. It is a city, comfortable for citizens, attractive for investors and hospitable for visitors

Did you know? In 2008 Kaunas City celebrated the 600th Anniversary of Self-Government Kaunas was the provisional capital of Lithuania in the beginning of the 20th century Kaunas’ Laisves Alley together with Vilnius street is the longest pedestrian route in the Baltic States, its length is 2900 metres Kaunas has two funiculars (slope trams), constructed in the interwar period still in use Kaunas is located at the confluence of two largest Lithuanian rivers: the Nemunas and the Neris Kaunas has the unique city centre built-up with buildings of Lithuanian Modernism There are unique museums (Museum of Devils, M. K. Ciurlionis, famous artist of 20th century, gallery etc.), Church of Resurrection and other interesting places to visit.

Thank you! Vyginta Poderytė-Martinkienė Chief Specialist International Relations and Protocol Division Kaunas City Municipal Administration vyginta.poderyte-martinkiene@kaunas.lt www.kaunas.lt