General Interesting Facts about Belarus:
1. In Belarus, people do not speak Belarusian. Almost. The country has 2 official languages, Belarusian and Russian, the first one is only studied on a separate subject at school, while all the other classes, as well as official documentation are conducted in Russian.
2. Did you know that two Israeli presidents were born in Belarus, Shaim Weizmann and Shimon Peres?
3. There is very little advertising on the streets, but a lot of social advertising.
4. Belarus is the last country in Europe where the death penalty is still applied.
5. The territory of Belarus in 40% consists of forests, which symbolizes the green strip in the Belarusian flag.
2. Did you know that two Israeli presidents were born in Belarus, Shaim Weizmann and Shimon Peres?
3. There is very little advertising on the streets, but a lot of social advertising.
4. Belarus is the last country in Europe where the death penalty is still applied.
5. The territory of Belarus in 40% consists of forests, which symbolizes the green strip in the Belarusian flag.
Traits of Belarusians:
1. Belarusians are very hospitable and friendly people ... not including some saleswomen in shops.
2. In addition, local people are humble people. No matter how hard is the situation in the country, Belarusians won’t complain, but completely accept it.
2. In addition, local people are humble people. No matter how hard is the situation in the country, Belarusians won’t complain, but completely accept it.
Geographical facts about Belarus:
1. The territory of Belarus is 207 thousand square kilometers. It is 84th country in size in the world. In contrary to the general opinion, this is by no means the smallest country in Europe, but rather an average one. Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and Hungary could altogether fit on the territory of Belarus.
2. The Belarusian city of Polotsk is considered the geographical center of Europe. In honor of this, there is a monument in this ancient city.
3. Forests, rivers and lakes occupy a large territory of Belarus. No wonder the country is called the "Lungs of Europe".
2. The Belarusian city of Polotsk is considered the geographical center of Europe. In honor of this, there is a monument in this ancient city.
3. Forests, rivers and lakes occupy a large territory of Belarus. No wonder the country is called the "Lungs of Europe".
Interesting Facts about Minsk:
1. Minsk is a very green and clean city. In addition to numerous parks, here is the third largest botanical garden in the world.
2. Compared to many large cities, there are very few traffic jams in Minsk.
3. Minsk is a very safe city. In the list of 378 most dangerous cities from Numbeo, Minsk was on the 351th place in terms of danger and became the safest city among the former Soviet Union countries. Belarus itself is one of the safest countries in the world according to statistics.
4. Public transport is always on time. Surprisingly, but it's true: the schedule is maintained with a possible deviation of a couple of minutes.
2. Compared to many large cities, there are very few traffic jams in Minsk.
3. Minsk is a very safe city. In the list of 378 most dangerous cities from Numbeo, Minsk was on the 351th place in terms of danger and became the safest city among the former Soviet Union countries. Belarus itself is one of the safest countries in the world according to statistics.
4. Public transport is always on time. Surprisingly, but it's true: the schedule is maintained with a possible deviation of a couple of minutes.