Lithuania – education Following Lithuania’s independence in 1991, comprehensive reforms of the entire education system have been launched. Central goals of the reform efforts are democratization and strengthening of both the national Lithuanian content of education and international relations. There are...
Lithuania is a great place for a relaxing family vacation, for those who want to swim in the sea, breathe fresh clean air and improve their health. The nature of Lithuania is unique, it is carefully protected by Lithuanians. Most of...
The dual government of Algirdas and Keistut lasted 32 years. When Algirdas died, his son Jogaila (Jagellone), not wanting to divide the government with his uncle, made an alliance with the Teutonic Knights. He managed with deception to take possession of...
ECONOMY: GENERAL INFORMATION With the achievement of independence in 1991, Lithuania’s economic system had to face a delicate phase of transition from a centralized system (prevalent in the Soviet regime) to a market economy dominated by private companies and commercially oriented...
CULTURE: GENERAL INFORMATION In the cultural development of Lithuania the influence of the Tsarist Empire first and of the Soviet Union later was of great impact, but since the 16th century there are traces of direct contacts with the European West...
Lithuania – sightseeing Lithuania is a must-see country, as a large number of different attractions. Visit printerhall for Lithuania National Parks. This is how you should definitely see Nida. The city is the most famous place in the whole country. Famous artists like...
Lithuania as an independent state (1918-40) After the outbreak of World War I, German troops occupied Lithuania in March 1915. 1917 Provincial (Taryba, President 1917-19 was with German approval Antanas Smetona) selected, the 11 12 1917 and again on 16 2nd,...
