1. Rasa Butrimienė Anglų k. mokytoja Kauno “Varpo” gimnazija Varpo g. 49, 3031 Kaunas Tel. 8-37-380448 Lithuania

2. Major facts Official name: Republic of Lithuania Official name: Republic of Lithuania Official language: Lithuanian Official language: Lithuanian Area: 65,200 square kilometres Area: 65,200 square kilometres Population: 3,700,000 Population: 3,700,000 Religion: Roman Catholic mostly Religion: Roman Catholic mostly Major cities: Vilnius-the capital city, Kaunas, Klaipeda Major cities: Vilnius-the capital city, Kaunas, Klaipeda

3. Unit of currency: Litas, consisting of 100 centas Unit of currency: Litas, consisting of 100 centas Neighbours: Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad Province (Part of Russia) Neighbours: Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad Province (Part of Russia) Climate: variable conditions, marine influences, hot or cooler summers, mild or freezing winters, rainy autumns Climate: variable conditions, marine influences, hot or cooler summers, mild or freezing winters, rainy autumns

4. History History Lithuania was first mentioned in historical records at the beginning of the 11th century. Lithuania was first mentioned in historical records at the beginning of the 11th century.

6. Major facts Official name: Republic of Lithuania Official name: Republic of Lithuania Official language: Lithuanian Official language: Lithuanian Area: 65,200 square kilometres Area: 65,200 square kilometres Population: 3,700,000 Population: 3,700,000 Religion: Roman Catholic mostly Religion: Roman Catholic mostly Major cities: Vilnius-the capital city, Kaunas, Klaipeda Major cities: Vilnius-the capital city, Kaunas, Klaipeda

7. Unit of currency: Litas, consisting of 100 centas Unit of currency: Litas, consisting of 100 centas Neighbours: Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad Province (Part of Russia) Neighbours: Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad Province (Part of Russia) Climate: variable conditions, marine influences, hot or cooler summers, mild or freezing winters, rainy autumns Climate: variable conditions, marine influences, hot or cooler summers, mild or freezing winters, rainy autumns

8. Vilnius – the capital city the largest city in Lithuania the largest city in Lithuania Was first mentioned in 1323 Was first mentioned in 1323 found by the only king of Lithuania – Mindaugas. found by the only king of Lithuania – Mindaugas.

9. Vilnius The population of 600,000 inhabitants. The population of 600,000 inhabitants. The Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral are its major symbols. The Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral are its major symbols.

10. Vilnius The capital city with a population of 600,000 inhabitants. The capital city with a population of 600,000 inhabitants. The Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral are its major symbols. The Gediminas Castle and the Cathedral are its major symbols.

11. KAUNAS the second largest city in Lithuania the second largest city in Lithuania a former temporary capital of Lithuania a former temporary capital of Lithuania first mentioned in 1361 first mentioned in 1361 Has the only zoo in whole Lithuania Has the only zoo in whole Lithuania

12. Kaunas castle

13. Kaunas Our Native Town Population: 400,000 inhabitants. Population: 400,000 inhabitants. The second largest cultural, economical and political centre in Lithuania The second largest cultural, economical and political centre in Lithuania First mentioned in historical sources in 1361 First mentioned in historical sources in 1361

14. Kaunas In the old town of Kaunas one can see perfect Gothic and Baroque examples. In the old town of Kaunas one can see perfect Gothic and Baroque examples.

15. Kaunas Cathedral

16. Kaunas Town Hall

17. Klaipėda Klaipėda is Lithuania’s gateway to the sea. Klaipėda is Lithuania’s gateway to the sea.

18. Palanga Favourite summer seaside resort Favourite summer seaside resort Sandy beach, dunes, large botanical garden Sandy beach, dunes, large botanical garden

19. Curonian Spit The Curonian spit is so unique that it is worth seeing especially if you The Curonian spit is so unique that it is worth seeing especially if you want to give your soul a wonderful sight. (V.Humboldt) want to give your soul a wonderful sight. (V.Humboldt) It is 98 km long dry land strip between the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon formed by sea waves and wind more than 5000 years ago It is 98 km long dry land strip between the Baltic Sea and Curonian Lagoon formed by sea waves and wind more than 5000 years ago In 2000 it was included into UNESCO World Heritage Site In 2000 it was included into UNESCO World Heritage Site

20. The Museum of Amber in Palanga The Museum of Amber in Palanga It holds the largest collection of rare pieces of amber in the world It holds the largest collection of rare pieces of amber in the world

21. Šiauliai The Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai serves as a monument to Lithuanians’ attachment to their religion The Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai serves as a monument to Lithuanians’ attachment to their religion In 1993 Pope John Paul II visited this famous place In 1993 Pope John Paul II visited this famous place

22. Trakai Trakai is a town on water Trakai is a town on water Trakai Castle is the only castle on water in Eastern Europe. Trakai Castle is the only castle on water in Eastern Europe.

23. Lithuania’s Sport Basketball in Lithuania is as a 2nd religion. Basketball in Lithuania is as a 2nd religion. Arvydas Sabonis-the most famous basketball player Arvydas Sabonis-the most famous basketball player

24. Folk art Fabrics, ceramic, wood carvings, metalwork, colourful Easter eggs – “marguciai” Fabrics, ceramic, wood carvings, metalwork, colourful Easter eggs – “marguciai” Folk music tradition Folk music tradition

25. Traditional Lithuanian food Cepelinai – meat cooked inside a ball of potato dough, served with a special sauce Cepelinai – meat cooked inside a ball of potato dough, served with a special sauce Šaltibarščiai – cold soup prepared of beetroot, cucumber and sour cream Šaltibarščiai – cold soup prepared of beetroot, cucumber and sour cream