Belarus

   Of course, a lot can be said about Belarus and its history, but I’ll limit my story to a few words about its geographical features, industry, education and culture.

   Belarus is situated almost in the centre of Europe. It borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and the Ukraine.

   The climate of the country is moderately continental. The landscape of Belarus is very picturesque. It is a land of vast plains and green hills, big forests and meadows. The country is rich in water resources. There are thousands of lakes and rivers on the territory of Belarus. The biggest of the lakes is Lake Naroch. The longest rivers are the Nieman, the West Dvina, the Prypyat and the Sozh. A third of Belarus is covered with forests. Belovezhskaya Pushcha is the biggest and the most beautiful national park of the country.

   Today a few millions of acres of land are used for arable farming. The chief crops are potatoes, flax, rye and various fodder grasses.

   Belarus is a country of developed industry, education and culture. Its biggest enterprises produce tractors and lorries, refrigerators and TV sets. The country has more than 30 higher educational establishments. About 80 per cent of the  country’s population are Belarusians. Among other nationalities inhabiting the country are Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, Tatars and others. The official languages of the country are the Belarusian and Russian language.

   The capital of our republic is Minsk – one of the most interesting and beautiful cities in the world.

   I love my country and I would like to vive there with my family long and happy life.