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Belarus (White Russia) Geography

Belarus (White Russia) Geography

One of the seven federated republics of the USSR (Beloruskaja Socialističeskaja Sovetskaja Respublika), the smallest in extension (126,792 sq km) and comprising just over 1/35 of the residents subjected to the Soviet regime. Enlarged in 1924 with part of the former governorates of Vitebsk, Smolensk and Gomel ′, a part of the latter was annexed to it in December 1926. According to Ehotelat.com, the territory of White Russia has roughly the shape of a quadrilateral: the maximum length from N….

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Customs and Traditions of Belarus

Customs and Traditions of Belarus

Population and religion According to Countryaah, most of the population of Belarus are Slavs: Belarusians (about 84%), Russians (more than 8%), Poles (3%), Ukrainians (almost 2%). Jews also live in the country (0.1%). More than half of the country’s inhabitants (almost 60%) identify themselves as belonging to some religious denomination. Of the believers, about 82% consider themselves Orthodox, 12% Catholics, 4% Muslims and Hindus, 2% Protestants (including varieties of Protestantism) and Old Believers. Language The official languages in Belarus are…

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Belarus Human Geography

Belarus Human Geography

Belarus, colloquially often Belarus, officially Respublika Belarus, German Republic of Belarus, landlocked country in Eastern Europe with (2019) 9.5 million residents; The capital is Minsk. Geography Vegetation According to 800zipcodes, over 40% of the state’s area is covered by forests (mostly mixed forests). In the north the spruce trees dominate as typical representatives of the Eurasian coniferous forest taiga, together with birch trees; Pine trees are prevalent everywhere. In a central zone, the warmth-loving hornbeams step next to the pines,…

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