1. Lithuania is a country near the Baltic sea.

2. Lithuania in Europe Tricolor flag Yellow: the fertile fields of Lithuania, green: the symbol of the nation’s vitality, red: the blood shed in defending the homeland’s freedom.

3. The geographical centre of Europe is near Vilnius

4. About our country Lithuania is a small country in the north of Europe, situated along the shore of the Baltic Sea. It is the land of rich history, arts and culture culture, still living old traditions, friendly and hospitable people. The beauty of Lithuania is created by nice landscapes, woods, lakes and rivers, and a very unique seaside. Towns and cities reminds old and noble history of Lithuania - baroque crown of Vilnius- the capital-our country, free spirit of Interwar in Kaunas, German style in Klaipėda. It’s our port. And much more historical towns, villages and places. Lithuania is a small country in the north of Europe, situated along the shore of the Baltic Sea. It is the land of rich history, arts and culture culture, still living old traditions, friendly and hospitable people. The beauty of Lithuania is created by nice landscapes, woods, lakes and rivers, and a very unique seaside. Towns and cities reminds old and noble history of Lithuania - baroque crown of Vilnius- the capital-our country, free spirit of Interwar in Kaunas, German style in Klaipėda. It’s our port. And much more historical towns, villages and places.

5. Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 of 2010. Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania, and its largest city, with a population of 560,190 of 2010.capitalLithuaniacapitalLithuania Vilnius as the Lithuanian capital is known from 1323. Vilnius as the Lithuanian capital is known from 1323. Vilnius Old Town, the historical centre, it’s one of the largest in Europe (3.6 km²). Vilnius Old Town, the historical centre, it’s one of the largest in Europe (3.6 km²). Vilnius Old Town Vilnius Old Town

7. Lithuania an Europe basketball heard Lithuania, which is considered as Europe’s basketball heartland, will once again have a chance to host a Euro Basket competition, feel the excitement and drama of the strongest national teams, from around the continent fighting, for Europe’s basketball throne. Lithuania, which is considered as Europe’s basketball heartland, will once again have a chance to host a Euro Basket competition, feel the excitement and drama of the strongest national teams, from around the continent fighting, for Europe’s basketball throne.

8. Kaunas is the second largest city of Lithuania, but is sometimes called the heart of the country. Not only because of the geographical setting, but also due to historic reasons as the city was the capital of Lithuanian during the interwar period. The city has always been known as Lithuania’s basketball capital, with the local club Zalgiris, becoming a national symbol recognized around the corners of Europe.

9. Klaipeda is Lithuanian port Klaipėda city (pop. 188.8 thousand) is the northernmost ice-free port in the Baltics and the only one in Lithuania. Klaipėda has been an important commercial centre since ancient times: as early as the 13th century. Klaipėda city (pop. 188.8 thousand) is the northernmost ice-free port in the Baltics and the only one in Lithuania. Klaipėda has been an important commercial centre since ancient times: as early as the 13th century.

11. Telsiai is our town Telšiai (pop. 30.5 thousand), the capital of the Žemaitija (Samogitia) ethnographic region, has grown on seven hills by Lake Mastis. The first mention of Telšiai in the historical sources appeared in 1450. Telšiai (pop. 30.5 thousand), the capital of the Žemaitija (Samogitia) ethnographic region, has grown on seven hills by Lake Mastis. The first mention of Telšiai in the historical sources appeared in 1450.

12. Region facilities 2 post offices, a bus station, a railway station, hotels, motels, 6 kindergartens, 1 primary school, 4 basic schools, 3 gymnasiums, a youth school, 2 special schools, a college, Telsiai Clergy Seminary, cultural institutions, 2 Catholic churches, 3 museums, libraries, a theatre, a sports center, health care facilities. 2 post offices, a bus station, a railway station, hotels, motels, 6 kindergartens, 1 primary school, 4 basic schools, 3 gymnasiums, a youth school, 2 special schools, a college, Telsiai Clergy Seminary, cultural institutions, 2 Catholic churches, 3 museums, libraries, a theatre, a sports center, health care facilities.

14. Trakai, Nida and other beautiful places

16. The Easter Eggs Shrovetide Traditional Lithuanian palm trees Traditional Lithuanian folk dances

17. Money - 1 EUR ~3,5 Litas

18. Greetings Consants Laba diena – good afternoon Labas rytas – good morning Labas vakaras – good evening Sveikas – Hello, Hi Sveiki! – How do you do! Malonu jus matyti – glad to see you Sveiki atvykę - Welcome Kaip jaučiatės – How are you Ačiū - thank Iki greito pasimatymo – see you soon Viso gero - goodbye Iki rytojaus – see you tomorrow Labos nakties – good night Taip - yes Žinoma – of course Prašom – Do, please Be abejo - certainly Su malonumu – with pleasure Savaime suprantama – it goes without saying Būtinai – by all means Jūs teisus – You are right Aš su jumis sutinku – I agree with you Tai tiesa – that’s true Džiugu girdėti – I’m glad to hear it Galbūt - maybe Ne - no Negalima – You mustn’t Jūs neteisus – You are not right