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Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is situated in the centre of Europe. It's territory is 207.600 sq. km. The population of the country is about 11 million.

The climate of Belarus is continental. There are many rivers and lakes on the territory of the country. The main rivers are the Dnieper, the Pripyats and the Neman. Belarus is rich in oil and peat resources.

If you look at the art and literature of Belarus you will find them comprehensive and rich.

To get a clear understanding of the life of any people you have to look back at its past. In the years of World War I and during the Civil War Belarusian industry and agriculture were completely ruined.

After the liberation in 1944 the restoration work began. Today Belarus is both young and old, beautiful and full of pride, independent and neutral, a country that is situates in the heart of Europe where all roads meet.

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland occupies the greater part of the British Isles lying off the northwest coast of mainland Europe.

The country comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Iceland. London (7 mln) is the capital of the country. The population of Great Britain is 57 mln people.

Britain has a generally mild, temperate climate. The weather is very changeable due to the influence of the sea. British countryside is very varied and beautiful; it has mountains, rivers, many lakes.

Britain is one of the world's major industrialized and trading nations, with an advanced communications and transport network.

Great Britain is a parliamentary democracy with a constitutional monarch. The House of Commons and the House of Lords, with the monarch, comprise the Parliament. There are two main political parties in Great Britain.

Great Britain has a long record of achievement in science and technology.

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