The document provides an overview of Lithuania and Kaunas College. It discusses key facts about Lithuania such as its location in Europe, population, and important tourism destinations. It then describes Kaunas College, including that it was established in 2000, has over 8,000 students, and offers 42 study programs in areas such as business, health care, and technologies. It also discusses the Tourism and Hotel Management study program and international cooperation activities at the college.

1. LITHUANIA Lecturer Violeta Urbaite v [email_address] Kaunas College , 2009 The presentation is designed to familiarize with the important tourism destinations of Lithuania. Moreover, one will be introduced Kaunas College.

7. Do you know that? According to the French National Geographical Institute, the center of Europe lies at 51 ˚ 51’N and 25 ˚1 9’ E: that is, about 20 km N orth of Vilnius. This point is marked by a special stone.

9. S tatistic data of t he tourism in Lithuania : Inbound visitors to Lithuania, 2007 ( Increase d by 18.6% compared to 2006) Germany 17% Poland 15.4% Belorussia 11.7% Russia 10 . 2% Latvia 5.7% UK 3.7% Finland 3 . 2% Estonia 3 . 2% France 2.8% Italy 2.8% other countres 24 . 3 % The results are based on accommodation data in Lithuania.

10. Visiting some important destinations The capital of Lithuania – Vilnius Lithuania’s port - Klaipeda Gr uto park The Hill of Crosses ” Welcome to Kaunas ”– a t College! Health Resorts in Lithuania

13. Do you know that? Dressed up Vilnius’ TV towel was recorded as the highest Christmas tree in the Guinness record book! 326.7m.

17. Health Resorts in Lithuania Druskininkai Birstonas Palanga Likenai The best - known The biggest The quietest The smallest

20. Welcome to Kaunas At KAUNAS COLLEGE

22. Study programs Kaunas college is currently providing 42 study programs in 5 study areas :

25. There are 8 263 students at Kaunas college: Number of students at faculties

31. Structure of Study Program 100 180 Total: 5 9 Final work 16,7 30 Professional internships 8,3 15 Subjects of Professional Specialization 45 81 Subjects for Acquisition of Professional Qualification 25 45 General subjects % Number of ECTS credits Tourism and Hotel Management

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