The climate of Belarus is moderate continental mild and humid winters, warm summers and damp autumns.
Forests occupy 33 % the country’s area. Belarus there are over 20 thousand rivers and lakes. The largest lake is the Naroch. Belarus consists 6 regions: the Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Minsk and Mogiliov regions. Minsk, the capital, is one of the most beautiful cities Europe.
There are 27 state theaters, including opera and ballet theater, a musical comedy theater, etc. The Ministry culture has 128 state museums. The sports facilities include almost 500 stadiums and swimming pools, more than 5000 outdoor sports grounds.2000 all regional centers had Ice palaces and skating rinks.
Minsk citizens and all inhabitants of Belarus are especially proud the new National Library being unique as in Europe, and all over the world.
