1. Belarus is an independent state which is situated nearly in the centre of Europe.2. The capital of Belarus is Minsk. The population of Minsk is about 2 000 000 people.3. There are a lot of rivers and lakes in the country.4. Belarus is famous for its forests and birch groves.5. Belarus is the country with very rich cultural heritage. A lot of monuments are situated on its territory.6. It is a very interesting country from the tourist point of view.7. The Byelovezhskaya Pushcha is among its sights. You can see different animals there.8. The Head of State is the President.