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1. The Lithuanian language is one of the oldest and existing languages of the Indo-European category.
2. Lithuania is known for its homogenous population in the Baltic States.
3. The very first written depiction of Lithuania is in a medieval German manuscript known as the Annals of Quedlinburg, in a record, dated 9th March, 1009.
4. Lithuania was the last European country to adopt Christianity.
5. In 1387, the first recognized school in Lithuania was set up at Vilnius Cathedral.
6. Vilnius University, founded in 1579, is amongst the oldest universities in Northern Europe and is also the largest university in Lithuania. On the other hand, Kaunas University of Technology is the leading technical university in the Baltic States and the second largest university in the country.
7. Lithuania’s first publishing house was set up in 1522.
8. The edicts of Lithuanian King Mindaugas and Letters of Gediminas form an important legacy of the Lithuanian Latin writings.
9. The most popular sport in Lithuania is Basketball.
10. Lithuanian Song and Dance Festival along with the Latvian and Estonian versions were emblazoned as UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2008.
11. Folk music of Lithuania comes from the Baltic music section which is linked with Neolithic corded ware culture. Undoubtedly, the folk music is very ancient and is mainly used for the ritual purposes, comprising basics of paganism and trust.
12. It was in 1933 that the Lithuanian Art Museum was established. It is the largest museum of art conservation and display in the country.
13. Cepelinai is one of the most popular dishes of Lithuania; it is an oval shaped dish made from potato and ground meat. The most interesting thing about this dish is that, it got its name from the zeppelin or dirigible, the aircraft invented by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin.
14. The other famous dishes of Lithuania are vėdarai, which are intestines filled with potatoes and are also known as potato pancakes.
15. 6th July is celebrated as the Lithuania’s Day of Nationhood in the memory of Lithuania’s monarch Mindaugas’ coronation in 1253.
16. Lithuania was one of the biggest countries in Europe during the middle ages.
17. In 1795, Lithuania was captured by the Russian Empire and in 1918, got its independence but was again seized by the Soviet Union in 1940 and by Germany from 1941 to 1944. After Second World War it again came under the Soviet occupation.
18. On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to announce its independence and hence became an independent nation.
19. In Lithuania, beer is very popular and is listed in the category of beverages which are easy on the pocket. Also, Lithuanian brewers have won many prizes at the international level.
20. The method of making vodka from corn was first discovered by the Lithuanians.
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USA as a world power? In E-Sim it is possible!
In E-Sim we have a huge, living world, which is a mirror copy of the Earth. Well, maybe not completely mirrored, because the balance of power in this virtual world looks a bit different than in real life. In E-Sim, USA does not have to be a world superpower, It can be efficiently managed as a much smaller country that has entrepreneurial citizens that support it's foundation. Everything depends on the players themselves and how they decide to shape the political map of the game.
Work for the good of your country and see it rise to an empire.
Activities in this game are divided into several modules. First is the economy as a citizen in a country of your choice you must work to earn money, which you will get to spend for example, on food or purchase of weapons which are critical for your progress as a fighter. You will work in either private companies which are owned by players or government companies which are owned by the state. After progressing in the game you will finally get the opportunity to set up your own business and hire other players. If it prospers, we can even change it into a joint-stock company and enter the stock market and get even more money in this way.
In E-Sim, international wars are nothing out of the ordinary.
Become an influential politician.
The second module is a politics. Just like in real life politics in E-Sim are an extremely powerful tool that can be used for your own purposes. From time to time there are elections in the game in which you will not only vote, but also have the ability to run for the head of the party you're in. You can also apply for congress, where once elected you will be given the right to vote on laws proposed by your fellow congress members or your president and propose laws yourself. Voting on laws is important for your country as it can shape the lives of those around you. You can also try to become the head of a given party, and even take part in presidential elections and decide on the shape of the foreign policy of a given state (for example, who to declare war on). Career in politics is obviously not easy and in order to succeed in it, you have to have a good plan and compete for the votes of voters.
You can go bankrupt or become a rich man while playing the stock market.
The international war.
The last and probably the most important module is military. In E-Sim, countries are constantly fighting each other for control over territories which in return grant them access to more valuable raw materials. For this purpose, they form alliances, they fight international wars, but they also have to deal with, for example, uprisings in conquered countries or civil wars, which may explode on their territory. You can also take part in these clashes, although you are also given the opportunity to lead a life as a pacifist who focuses on other activities in the game (for example, running a successful newspaper or selling products).
At the auction you can sell or buy your dream inventory.
E-Sim is a unique browser game. It's creators ensured realistic representation of the mechanisms present in the real world and gave all power to the players who shape the image of the virtual Earth according to their own. So come and join them and help your country achieve its full potential.
Invest, produce and sell - be an entrepreneur in E-Sim.
Take part in numerous events for the E-Sim community.
