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FORESTS AND LAKESAll four countries are low-lying with many moors, bogs, unspoiled lakes,

and fir and pine forests. Forestry

is an important industry,

especially in Estonia

and Latvia, providing

wood pulp for paper

making, and timber for

furniture and houses.

GYMNASTICSThe former Soviet Union worked

its young athletes and gymnasts extremely hard in order to win Olympic medals and thus national glory. Many of the most famous gymnasts of the era came from Belarus, notably Olga Korbut and Svetlana Boginskaya (right), who

won three gold, one silver, and

one bronze Olympic medals.

MINSK

The capital of

Belarus, Minsk, was

destroyed during World War II and then rebuilt in a

starkly modern

style. Minsk is the

country’s economic

center: Cars, trucks and

tractors, electrical household

goods, and equipment are

all produced here. Farm produce (above) is also

sold in the markets.

LITHUANIAN COSTUMEIn some Lithuanian villages people wear

traditional folk costumes for festive occasions. Women’s clothing is generally colorful (left) and might include a white linen shirt, a skirt, and an apron. The decoration and style of the costume shows which region of Lithuania the wearer comes from.

FARMINGThe fertile soils and flat landscapes make this region good for farming. The Baltic States, particulary Latvia (left), have large dairy farms. Belarus is a major producer of flax, which is used to make linen and other products. Potatoes (used to make vodka), sugar beet, and other root crops are also grown here.

TEXTILESLithuania has a strong textile industry, with clothes, bed linen, curtains, and towels made for export. Estonia

and Latvia are also famous for their linen products, many beautifully hand-crafted.

Ferns thriving by a lake in a Latvian forest

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