Jonava, Lithuania

Jonava, Lithuania
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Jonava is a city in central Lithuania. The city covers 10.6 sq km (4.1 sq mi) and has a population of 35,000 people. It is located within Kaunas County, and is the 9th most populous city in the country.

Jonava was founded in the 18th century. Until the Second World War, it had a sizable Jewish community which was liquidated by the Nazis. After the war, Jonava grew to become one of the four major industrial cities in Lithuania. It has the biggest fertilizer factory among the Baltic states.

Jonava suffered a major environmental disaster when a massive explosion took place at the fertilizer factory on 20 March, 1989, causing some 7,500 tonnes of liquid ammonia to be leaked into the environment. Seven people died in the fire while another 29 was made handicapped, with countless more suffering from breathing and heart problems.

St James Church, Jonava
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Since Lithuania regained its independence, strict laws have improved the environmental situation of the country.

Visiting Jonava

Jonava can be reached by train from Vilnius. There are also buses from the national capital.

Places of Interest in Jonava

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