The Baltic States' A-Z guide.
 We Lithuanians love Lithuania, a country situated at the geographical centre of Europe, washed by the Baltic Sea, covered with dense forests and meandering rivers and lakes, respectful of its traditions, proud of the Lithuanian language, nurturing its UNESCO world heritage sites, and open to innovations. Visit Lithuania and fall in love with our country.- If you are at all interested in art and culture, then do visit Lithuania.In 2009, Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, will become European Capital of Culture. During the same year, the country will also celebrate a full millennium since first being mentioned in historical sources, in 1009. A packed programme of culture and entertainment will continue throughout 2009.
- If you enjoy trips to the countryside to see spectacular natural landscapes, visit Lithuania. The stunning Curonian Spit and Lithuania’s lovely national parks leave an indelible impression on every visitor.
- If you prefer vibrant city life, visit Lithuania. You will find all types of dazzling entertainment in each of our cities.
- If you feel like indulging in a blissful spa experience, visit Lithuania.
- Our spa resorts offer some of the highest quality services.
- If you’re a sports fan, you must visit to Lithuania to see our basketball stars and get first-hand experience of our passion for sport at the European Basketball Championship that will take place in Lithuania in 2011.
- If you love celebrations, visit Lithuania. Lithuanians mark all their jovial holidays with traditional celebrations, merrymaking and festivals.
- If you like hearty food, visit Lithuania. You’ll be able to try our delectable national and international cuisine.
- If you want to experience some genuine hospitality, then you must visit Lithuania!
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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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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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| IImportant |
Svarbu |
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| Lithuania |
Lietuva |
Lyetoova |
| Yes |
Taip |
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| No |
Ne |
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| Pardon |
Atsiprašau |
Atsiprashaw |
| Please |
Prašau |
Prashaw |
| Thank you |
Ačiū |
Achioo |
| I love you |
Aš tave myliu |
Ash tave meeliu |
| Person |
Asmuo |
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| First name |
Vardas |
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| Surname |
Pavardė |
Pavardeh |
| What's your name ? |
Kuo jūs vardu ? |
Kwo yoos vardu ? |
| My name is ... |
Mano vardas ... |
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| Adress |
Adresas |
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| Meeting people |
Susitikimas |
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| Hello, hi |
Labas |
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| Good morning |
Labas rytas |
Labas reetas |
| Good aftenoon |
Laba diena |
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| Good evening |
Labas vakaras |
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| I'm very pleased |
Labai malonu |
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| How are you? |
Kaip sekasi? |
Kayp sekasi? |
| Saying goodbye |
Atsisveikinimas |
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| Goodbye |
Sudie/ viso gero |
Sudieh |
| Bye-bye! |
Iki |
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| Goodnight |
Labanaktis |
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| Wishes |
Linkėjimai |
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| All the best! |
Sėkmės! |
Sehkmehs! |
| Cheers! |
Į sveikatą! |
Ee sveykata |
| Congratulations! |
Sveikinu! |
Sveykinu! |
| Good luck! |
Sėkmės/ laimingai! |
Sehkmehs/ laymingay! |
| Happy birthday! |
Su gimimo diena! |
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| Lnguage |
Kalba |
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| Do you speak...? |
Ar jūs kalbate...? |
Ar joos kalbate...? |
| I speak... |
Aš kalbu... |
Ash kalbu... |
| I don't speak... |
Aš nekalbu... |
Ash nekalbu... |
| English |
angliškai |
anglishkay |
| German |
vokiškai |
vokishkay |
| French |
prancūziškai |
prancoozishkai |
| Russian |
rusiškai |
roosishkay |
| Polish |
lenkiškai |
lenkishkay |
| Lithuanian |
lietuviškai |
lyetoovishkay |
| Where is...? |
Kur yra...? |
Kur eera...? |
| the station |
stotis |
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| the toilet |
tualetas |
tooaletas |
| the street |
gatvė |
gatveh |
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Jan 1, New Year's Day
Jan 13, Defenders of Freedom Day
Feb 16, Lithuanian Independence Day
March 11, Day of Restoration of Lithuania's Statehood
April 16, Easter Monday
July 6, Crowning of Mindaugas Day (Day of Statehood)
Aug 15, Assumption Day
Nov 1, All Saint's Day
Dec 25/26, Christmas Day, Boxing Day
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No visas are required for US citizens to visit Lithuania. Without a visa you may stay upto 90 days.
Have a valid health insurance and return tickets.
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You probably have a valid medical insurance, just take with you the insurance card or statement from your insurance company, that they would cover your medical treatment while you are overseas. |
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