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Belarusians are proud of their nature. Unique natural ecosystems are protected by the state: there are five major national parks, one of them is Belovezhskaya Puscha that is in the List of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Restaurants and bars in Belarus. In Belarus there are a lot of restaurants and bars. In most Belarusian restaurants you will be offered menu in English. However, in small cafes and restaurants outside the capital, you will meet difficulties with the language. Good restaurants are popular, and it is recommended to book a table in advance. Your hotel will kindly do this for you. In Belarus there are many restaurants where you can try dishes of Belarusian or International cuisine. Many restaurants offer performances and live music. In Belarus there is developed night club industry. The nigh life of Minsk is especially exciting. Night clubs are opened the whole night. In most clubs there is pop-music. Also Minsk clubs can offer billiards and casino. Night clubs are popular among youth and adults.

13.6 Income and Cost of Living Belarusian households consist on average of 2.55 persons and have a monthly earned income of $530 per family, or $208 per person. In general, the country has the resources of the average household in 2009 amounted to Br1606, 9 thousand, or $ 575.4 at an average annual rate (in 2008 this figure stood at $ 660). Average per capita disposable resources totaled Br633, 7 thousand per month ($ 227, and in 2008 was $ 256). The lion's share of this amount - cash (94,3%). Value of consumed food produced in personal subsidiary plots, was 4.8%, and the benefits and subsidies - only 0,9%. The largest disposable resources recorded in the big cities - Br1, 65 million, the lowest in rural locations Br1, 29 million In the families of retirees per capita disposable resources in the month amounted to Br659 thousand or $ 236. WWW.INVESTARBY.COM

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