Belarus is located in Eastern Europe and is a landlocked country. Its borders are with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia. The region has experienced many wars and political changes in history, which have had a far-reaching impact on the development of Belarus.

Geographical location and natural environment

Belarus covers an area of about 200,000 square kilometers with an average elevation of160m. The country is flat, mainly a vast plain with many grasslands and forests. There are many lakes in Belarus, the largest of which is Lake Nyroos, accounting for one fifth of the country's total area. Belarus has a mild climate with four distinct seasons, humid summer and cold winter.

History and culture

The history of Belarus can be traced back to the 9th century, when Belarus belonged to Kiev Russia. In the Middle Ages, Belarus became a part of the ruling kingdom of Poland, and in the16th century it belonged to the Lithuanian Federation. /kloc-In the 0/8th century, Belarus became a part of the Russian Empire. During World War I, Belarus became a war zone, and later declared its independence on 19 18, but it was quickly occupied by the Soviet Red Army and became a part of the Soviet Union. It was not until the disintegration of the Soviet Union in 19 1 that it became independent.

Belarus is a country with rich cultural heritage, including folk dances, music, handicrafts and so on. The language of Belarus consists of Belarusian and Russian, and Russian has become the official language of the country. There are many religious beliefs in Belarus, among which Orthodox Christianity and Catholicism are the main religions.

Economic and political

The economy of Belarus is dominated by industry, among which the main industries include machinery manufacturing, coal and petrochemical industries. The country's political model is the presidential system, led by alexander lukashenko.

In recent years, relations between Belarus and western countries have been tense many times, including issues involving human rights and democracy. However, the relationship between the country and Russia is close, and there are long-term historical and cultural ties between the two countries.

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Belarus is a country located in eastern Europe, which is rich in cultural heritage and natural resources. The country has experienced many wars and political changes in history, which have had a far-reaching impact on its development. Today, Belarus's economy is dominated by industry, and its political model is presidential system. It has close relations with Russia and many problems with western countries.