Belarus

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Belarus
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Belarus

• Population 10,300,483 people
• Capital of Belarus is Minsk
• Flag is red on top, green on bottom and on the
  left side it has a red and white pattern

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History

• In 1918, Belarus declared itself a republic
• In 1945, Belarus became a founding member of the
  united nations
• In 1994 Belarus adopted a new constitution and
  created the office of president

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Holidays

• Some of the Holidays in Belarus are
• New Years Day
• Independence Day (July 3)
• Army Day (Feb. 23)

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Government

• The President in Belarus is Alexander Lukashenko
• The head of government is the Prime Minister,
  Sergei Sidorsky
• There is 64 seat council of the Republic and a
  110 seat chamber of Representatives

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Education

• They begin primary school at age 6
• Begin secondary school at age 10 for 5 years
• Compulsory for 9 years and continue with general
  studies for 2 more years to complete secondary
  education

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Climate

• Belarus is 80,154 square miles
• Ten Thousand lakes
• 1 thousand rivers and canals
• Winter lasts for 3-4 months the coldest is
  January
• Temperatures average -21F (-6C) and lows can
  reach more than 86F (30C)

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Famous People

• Olga Korbut Gymnast
• Alexander Lukashenko President
• Yanka Kupala Poet and Play write

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Recreation

• Belarusian men like soccer, ice hockey, and
  boxing
• Women like gymnastics, and figure skating
• Basketball and Volleyball are also popular

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Credits

• Culture Grams