Belarus for foreigners

What is the capital of Belarus?

Where is Belarus situated?

• In Asia

• In the centre of Europe

• In Africa

• In the centre of Asia

People sometimes call Belarus the ............. country

• white-eyed

• green-eyed

• blue-eyed

• black-eyed

Belarus borders on...

• Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Ukraine

• Poland, Russia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania

• Russia, Ukraine, Latvia, Estonia, Poland

• Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia, Ukraine, Estonia

Our country is famous for its white storks. It is said they are a symbol of ..........

• wealth

• health

• good luck

• beauty

What animal, a very strong one, is the symbol of Belarusian forests?

What is the most popular Belarusian dish prepared from potatoes?

Why is Belarus called the land of castles?

• Because of its churches

• Because of its palaces

• Because there were a lot of fortified cities and towns which protected the local population in the Middle Ages

• Because there were a lot of fortified cathedrals which protected the local population in the Middle Ages

How do we call the traditional towels decorated with the ornamental pattern that are used for ceremonial events?

Which building in our capital has a very unique shape of a diamond?

• The National Theatre

• The National Sport Complex

• The National Palace

• The National Library