Lithuania

• Population: 3.6 million
• Area: 65,200 square km, 65,200 square miles.
• Language(s): Lithuanian
• Capital City: Vilnius
• Major Cities: Kaunas
• Local Time: From 28 Mar 04 to 31 Oct 04 GMT +3, From 31 Oct 04 to 27 Mar 05 GMT +2
• Currency: Lithuanian Litas (LTL 1 = 100 Cents)
• Notes: LTL: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond date of departure.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Holders of Lithuanian passports.
2) Holders of full British passports.

• Vilnius International (VNO)

Lithuania is a country undergoing profound political and economic change. Tourist facilities are improving. Many goods and services are now available in the major cities, but may not be fully comparable to Western standards. The capital is Vilnius.

CRIME: The crime rate is relatively low compared to other major European capitals.

Climate: The climate of Lithuania is transitional between maritime and continental. The mean annual temperature is 7.5°C, the average in Jan being -2.8°C and in Jul 20.5°C. The mean annual precipitation varies from 540mm (Middle Lowland) to 930mm (south west of the Zemaiciu upland).