voblast

A voblast is a province in Belarus. Belarus is divided into six voblasts: Brest, Homyel, Hrodna, Mahilyow, Minsk, and Vitsyebsk. These provinces are the primary administrative divisions of the country. The capital city, Minsk, is also considered a voblast. The population is concentrated in urban areas, with Minsk being the largest city and home to about one-fifth of the country's population. The economy of the voblasts is largely based on industry, agriculture, and resource processing, with significant industries including machine building, fertilizer production, and timber processing. The government structure in Belarus has evolved, with a revised constitution in 1996 significantly expanding presidential powers. Internal security forces actively monitor various groups within the country.123456