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KAUNAS
Kaunas
is a modern city of European Union in the cross-road between East
and West―location,
providing a strategic position. Kaunas region is in the centre of
Lithuania with all major transport arteries―roadways,
railroads, airport and riverport.
We
have a huge potential of scientists, IT specialists and other high
qualificated labour that could help develop your business. We
have stable economic and political base in Kaunas region. We
have one of the best 3.5G GSM networks in Europe, huge internet
coverage. We
have many nature resorts in Kaunas region: Birstonas, Kačerginė,
Zapyškis and other green places. Kaunas has green public transport
system.
Kaunas
is the second largest Lithuanian city in terms of size and number of
inhabitants. In the interwar period Kaunas was the country’s
provisional capital. An exceptional feature of the city is its modern
architecture.
Kaunas is the crossing point of the major
European highways – Via Baltica and IX B. The city boasts a good
railway transport system and an international airport, creating
excellent conditions for logistics and industry. Kaunas is the perfect
place for development of production business.
In Kaunas the
newest scientific and technological ideas meet and are constantly
generated. Kaunas University of Technology is the largest university of
technology in the Baltics, a place where wide-profile specialists are
being raised. The university is among the best in Lithuania based on
rates of scientific activity.
Kaunas is surrounded by water. Lithuania’s two main rivers – the
Nemunas and the Neris – meet in Kaunas. Kauno Marios Lake offers water
sports and entertainment opportunities. Pazaislis Monastery that
emerges on the peninsula of the lake hosts cultural events in
summertime.
Economic Environment and Key Investment Directions.
Kaunas
is inhabited by 360,000 people. One-fifth of the country’s GDP is
generated in Kaunas. The unemployment rate is among the lowest in
Lithuania. The majority of people work in industrial, wholesale and
retail sectors.
In 2005, FDI attracted by Kaunas totalled €
1.15 billion. Manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and real
estate received the largest investments.
This year in the
vicinity of Kaunas, Mega Commercial and Entertainment Centre, the
largest in Central Lithuania, was opened. Two-thirds of the country’s
population can reach the complex within an hour.
Since old
times Kaunas has been proud of its basketball team Zalgiris. It’s
little wonder that a unique city location – Nemunas Island – has been
chosen for construction of Kaunas Leisure and Sports Arena. A total
investment of € 29 mln. is planned. The 12,000-seat universal sports
arena is of extreme significance, because in 2011 Lithuania is hosting
the European Men’s Basketball Championship. The arena will be ideal for
the championships of other sports as well. Cafes, hotels, and an
entertainment zone will nestle to the arena. The total amount of
investments surrounding Kaunas Sports and Entertainment Palace is € 0.7
billion.
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