Text Vocabulary
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Беларусь |
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белорусский |
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Неман |
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Днепр |
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Припять |
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торф |
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гранит |
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доломит |
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легкоплавкая (тугоплавкая) глина |
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суглинок |
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гравий; галька; крупный песок |
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лен |
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конопля |
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сахарная свекла |
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рожь |
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овес |
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пшеница |
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говядина и молочные продукты |
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грузовой автомобиль большой грузоподъёмности |
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большегрузный самосвал |
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холодильник |
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удобрение |
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лесоматериалы; строевой лес; древесина |
1. Answer the following questions:
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Where is the Republic of Belarus situated?
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What area does it cover?
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What countries does it border on?
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How many regions is the Republic of Belarus divided territorially into?
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How many administrative districts does the country include?
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What is the population of Belarus?
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What nationalities does the population include?
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What is the largest city in the country?
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How many official languages does the country have?
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What is the primary religion in the country?
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The climate is temperate continental, isn’t it?
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What is the average January (July) temperature?
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Do forests occupy 37.8 percent of the country’s area?
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How many rivers does Belarus have?
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What three major rivers run through the country?
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What is the largest water reservoir?
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What is Belarus's highest point?
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Where is its lowest point?
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How many types of mineral resources have been found in Belarus?
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What mineral is of special significance?
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What non-ore minerals is the Republic rich in?
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Are peat reserves widely spread in Belarus?
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What are Belarus's main agricultural products?
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What does Belarusian industry produce?
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What are the main industries for local consumption?
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Is Belarus governed by a president and the National Assembly?
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How often is the president elected?
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What is the National Assembly?
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What power does the House of Representatives have?
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What power does the Council of the Republic have?
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Who heads the Council of Ministers?
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Who are the members of this council appointed by?