| 1. With your class decide which pages it should include, e.g. Home (general information), Geography, Trivia quizzes, Games, Places to visit, Interviews, Stories. Choose your own topic of the project! Examples: Symbols of the Republic of Belarus. General information about the Republic of Belarus. Geography of Belarus Climate and weather in Belarus Belarus natural history and wildlife. Belarus official holidays.
2. And now discuss the layout of the project! Discuss which photos or pictures you can use.
3.And now, lets discuss the text which will be situated in your projects! Texts
Republic of Belarus Full name: The Republic of Belarus
Government type: presidential republic
President: Alexander Lukashenko
Capital: Minsk (1 million 959,8 thousand)
Population: 9 million 498,4 thousand
Major languages: Belarusian, Russian
Monetary unit: Belarusian ruble (Br)
Here are the main minority groups that make up the people of Belarus: Russians (8.2%) have always lived in the region, with a large influx into the country after the Second World War Poles (3.1%) have lived in the western side of the country for centuries Ukrainians (1.7%) – the largest influx came in the 18th and 19th centuries Jews (0,13%): the first Jews settled in Belarus in the 15th century, but emigration to Israel and other states since the 1980s means that the Jewish population of Belarus is now less than 30,000
Symbols and Anthem of the Republic of Belarus The State Flag of the Republic of Belarus The State Flag of the Republic of Belarus is a rectangular canvas made of two horizontal coloured stripes. The upper one is red and makes up two thirds of the width while the lower one is green and as large as one third of the flag width. A vertical red-on-white Belarusian national pattern as large as one ninth of the flag length is located near the flagpole. The State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus The State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus is made up of a green outline of the Republic of Belarus lit by the golden rays of the sun rising over the globe. A five-pointed red star is located at the top of the outline. The emblem is encircled by a wreath of golden wheat heads intertwined with clover flowers on the right and flax flowers on the left. The wheat heads are embraced by a red-and-green ribbon with a golden inscription “Republic of Belarus”. The Republic of Belarus celebrates the state holiday of the Belarus State Flag and State Emblem Day on the second Sunday of May every year. The State Anthem of the Republic of Belarus The music for the State Anthem of the Republic of Belarus has been written by Nestor Sokolovsky, the lyrics — by Mikhail Klimkovich and Vladimir Korizna.
Geography of Belarus Where exactly is Belarus? Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe, and has international borders with five countries: Russia Ukraine Poland Lithuania Latvia Although a landlocked state, the location has made Belarus an important trade and transport route between Europe and the CIS. The total land area of Belarus is more than 207,000 square kilometers. What is the capital of Belarus? Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is located in the centre of the country. Minsk today is a modern international city. The first recorded mention of the city goes back to 1067. Over the course of its chequered history, Minsk has been destroyed and rebuilt numerous times, most recently after World War 2, when it was almost completely destroyed. More than 1.9 million people live in Minsk today. It has excellent transport links including Minsk airport, several major train stations, the Minsk metro underground network, and a well-developed road system. What are the main regions of Belarus? The country of Belarus is divided into six administrative districts, each centred around a major city: Brest region Gomel region Grodno region Minsk region Mogilev region Vitebsk region
Climate and weather in Belarus Belarus has a moderate continental climate, with cool humid winters and warm summers Average temperatures in Belarus Average temperatures vary across Belarus. In January, temperatures average from -4.5°C to -8°C. In July the average temperature is +17°C to +18.5°C. Some parts of Belarus experience sub-zero temperatures for more than a third of the year. Rain and snow in Belarus Belarus has an average annual rainfall of 600-700 mm. 70% of the rain falls from April to October. Belarus also enjoys 75-125 days of snow each year, with falls ranging from 15 to 30cm. When is a good time to travel? Belarus rarely experiences the extremes of temperature that can make travelling difficult. Indeed, if you don’t mind the cold then it can be very beautiful to visit during the winter months. If you prefer a warmer trip then you should go in the middle of the year (but take an umbrella just in case).
Belarus official holidays 15 March - Constitution Day 15 March marks the day in 1994 when Belarus established its new Constitution. 2 April - Union Day of Belarus and Russia This is the official holiday marking the union of the states of Belarus and Russia. On this day in 1996 the President of Belarus (Alexander Lukashenko) and the then-President of Russia (Boris Yeltsin) signed the Commonwealth agreement of Belarus and Russia in Moscow. One year later, on 2 April 1997, came the agreement to form a Belarus-Russia Union. 2nd Sunday in May - Day of the National Emblem and Flag of Belarus This holiday is dedicated to the main symbols of the country which embody the ideas of national unity and are the major attributes of sovereignty and independence in Belarus. 9 May - Victory Day Victory Day commemorates victory in the World War 2 (known as the Great Patriotic War). During the war, 25 per cent of the population of Belarus died. The occasion is marked with a large parade in Minsk Victory Square led by war veterans. 3 July - Independence Day In Belarus, Independence Day is celebrated on 3 July and marks the liberation of Minsk in 1944 from fascist aggressors. The occasion is marked with a large military parade in Pobeditilei Avenue. Independence Day demonstrates the achievements of a sovereign Belarus and reminds the people that by suffering great loss, they have won the freedom of their country.
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