1. Presentation of Kaunas City June, 2009

2. Kaunas in Europe

3. Kaunas in Lithuania

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

5. Kaunas City (schematic)

6. 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 –
students
Total number of students studying in vocational schools,
colleges and universities –
students (2007/2008)

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

8. 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

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

10. 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”.

11. Knowledge Economy
Technopolis Science and Technology Park

12. 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.

13. Economic Activity The number of economic entities and local units
at the begining of 2008 in Kaunas county :
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%

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

15. 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

16. Economic Activity
The Largest Companies in Kaunas

17. 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 jobs in the area
Further information at:

18. Economic Activity
Free Economic Zone in Kaunas District

19. 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

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

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

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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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.

26. Thank you! Vyginta Poderytė-Martinkienė Chief Specialist
International Relations and Protocol Division
Kaunas City Municipal Administration