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Quiz: Belarus

  1. What was the capital?

    • Minsk
    • Port Louis
    • Berlin
    • Stockholm
    Answer

    Minsk — Capital: Minsk.

  2. When was Belarus founded?

    • 25 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    • 1 August 1960, independence from France
    • 25 June 1991, independence declared from Yugoslavia
    • 27 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved
    Answer

    25 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved — Founded: 25 August 1991, independence declared as the Soviet Union dissolved.

  3. What form of government does Belarus have?

    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Self governing under a constitution of 1960, revised 1967; elected governor and legislature (Fono)
    • Parliamentary republic
    • Parliamentary system; the Løgting parliament elects a government led by a prime minister, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    Answer

    Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia — Government: Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia.

  4. True or false: Belarus is a landlocked country in eastern Europe, between Russia and Poland.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Belarus is a landlocked country in eastern Europe, between Russia and Poland.