Minsk Region facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Minsk Voblasc Мі́нская во́бласць Минская о́бласть Minsk Oblast
Flag Coat of arms
Administrative center	Minsk
Largest cities	Minsk - 1,780,000 Barysaw - 150,400 Salihorsk - 101,400 Maladzechna - 98,514
Raions	22 Cities - 22 Urban localities - 20
City raions	8
Area
• Total	40,200 km2 (15,500 sq mi)
Highest elevation	345 m (1,132 ft)
Population
• Total	1,474,100
• Density	37/km2 (100/sq mi)
Website	minsk-region.gov.by

Minsk Voblasc (also called Minsk Oblast) is a large area in Belarus. It is like a province or region. The main city and administrative center of this area is Minsk.

In 2019, about 1,503,000 people lived in Minsk Voblasc. This means about 15.3% of all people in Belarus live here.

The Minsk Region is very big, covering about 39,900 square kilometers. This is almost 20% of the total land area of Belarus.

Geography and Nature

Minsk Voblasc is known for its beautiful nature. In the northern part of the region, you can find Lake Narach. This is the largest lake in all of Belarus. It is a popular spot for nature lovers.

The region has many forests and rivers. These natural areas are home to various plants and animals. The highest point in Belarus, Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, is also located in the Minsk Region.

How the Region is Organized

Minsk Voblasc is divided into smaller parts to help manage it. These smaller parts are called districts or raions. There are 22 such districts in the region.

Besides the districts, there are also 22 cities and 20 urban-type settlements. These are places where many people live close together. The main city, Minsk, is the biggest and most important. Other large cities include Barysaw, Salihorsk, and Maladzechna.

History

The history of Minsk Voblasc is very old. This area has been important for a long time in Belarus. Over the centuries, it has seen many changes. People have lived here for thousands of years.

The region has played a big role in the development of Belarus. It has been a center for trade and culture. Many historical events have taken place in this area.

Images for kids

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  This map shows where Belarusians live in the region.

See also

• Óblast de Minsk para niños (in Spanish)