The Baltic States' A-Z guide.
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Lithuanians have chosen ‘AČIŪ’ [a:choo] (Eng: thank you) as the most beautiful word in their native language. The word was selected from a list of words proposed by visitors of Internet websites. It beated the word Lietuva (Lithuania) into second place. |
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There is only ONE sport in Lithuania ... BASKETBALL! It becomes the second religion when an important match is taking place and this sport has a long and great history in Lithuania. This most passionate basketball-loving nation in Europe can boast such stars of the orange ball as Arvydas Sabonis, Sarunas Marciulionis and the today-star Sarunas Jasikevicius. |
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Lithuania is bordering with the Baltic Sea, Latvia, Poland, Russia and Belarus. |
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Vilnius has an effective and cheap network of busses and minibuses. Prices for a buses and minibuses are up to € 1,5. |
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Lithuanian climate is continental and marine.
Average annual temperature 6.1 C
Average winter temperature –4.9 C
Average summer temperature 17 C
Annual precipitation 748 mm |
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The use of credit cards particularly VISA and MASTERCARD is widespread in the whole country. In addition to obtaining cash advances at banks, they can also be used in many ATM's. These are sometimes located within banks, post offices or shops, but many are on the street, offering another 24-hour banking facility. Most establishments (hotels, restaurants and stores) accept credit cards.
AMERICAN EXPRESS and THOMAS COOK are exchangeable at most banks but not to be used for direct tender at restaurants and shops. |
Foreign currencies can be easily exchanged in the banks and exchange offices as well as at the hotels without any commissions charged. Most Vilnius banks are open Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday, Saturday- 08:00-15:00.
Lithuanian currency: Litas and Cents
100 cents = 1 Litas
Abbreviation: LT
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2, 5 Litas
Banknotes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 Litas
1 Euro = 3.4528 LT |
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Distances and flight time |
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All domestic electricity is 220V, AC 50Hz and all sockets are of the two-pin European variety. UK travellers should bring an adapter as they wont' find one in Lithuania.
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The hygienic standard in Lithuania in general has a very high level. No special precautions are needed, no special vaccinations required. |
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Distances from Vilnius to European Capitals
Berlin: 820 km
Brussels: 1470 km
Helsinki: 580 km
Copenhagen: 810 km
London: 1750 km
Moscow: 790 km
Oslo: 1030 km
Paris: 1700 km
Prague: 910 km
Riga: 310 km
Stockholm: 680 km
Tallinn: 500 km
Warsaw: 420 km |
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