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The Republic of Belarus is situated in the centre of the European continent. Since olden days this region has been nicknamed “blue eyed” because of its innumerable lakes and rivers. It was also famous for the immense for est ranges, fields and harmonious landscapes. Belarus’ countryside is an ideal place if you are looking for a peace of mind and tranquillity. “Land under white wings” — is how famous Belarusian writer Vladimir Korotkevich called his country.
Belarus’ population is around 10 million people, mainly Belarusians. Other nationalities, living in the country, are Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, Jews, Tatars, Lithuanians and others.
Belarus occupies a territory of 207,600 square kilometres with the capital Minsk located in the centre of the country. The Republic of Belarus borders with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.
Belarus’ territory is mainly flat. Its special characteristics are the alter ation of elevated, flat and low-lying lands with bogs and lakes.
The climate is reasonably continenttal; often Atlantic cyclones pass by. Winter is mild with long thaws; summer is gently warm.
The shortest transport routes connecting Western and Eastern Europe with the central and eastern regions of Russia pass through Belarus.
Belarus is ranked 13th in Europe in terms of size of territory. The country divides into 6 Oblasts (big regions). In the capital city of Minsk, which is also the centre of the Minsk Oblast, population stands at around 2 million people.
Many things of Belarusian culture are symbols of its national originality. These are world renowned Slutsk belts, the Efrosinniya of Polotsk Cross, paintings by Marc Chagall, ballets by Valentin Elizaryev, songs by “Pesnyary”, the sport skills of Olga Korbut.
Belarus has rich tourism potential: good roads, hotels and restaurants of international level in Minsk and other big cities, many theatres, museums, concert and exhibition halls.
Long after they return from Belarus, foreign travellers cherish unforgettable impressions of Naroch Lake and the Belovezhskaya Pushcha, the beauty of Braslav land, the originality of St Sofia’s Cathedral, Mir Castle, Farny Catholic Church, the Radzivill family’s Nesvizh estate.
Belarus looks to develop ecological tourism. The country has all the necessary conditions – cosy nooks of untouched virgin forests, scenic landscapes, hospitable and friendly countryfolk, rich ethnography and folklore. More than one third of the country is covered by forests; there are more than 20,000 rivers and brooks, around 11,000 lakes. 6,1% of Belarus territory is designated as a specially protected area.