Belarussian Realia in Foreign Toponymy

Abstract

The best way to gain world fame for the country is to make its realia wide-known. And here we come to topography – the study of place names (toponyms), their origins, meanings and use. The names of Belarusian citizens and realia on the world map attract the interest to the very country, its history and sights all over the world. The main objective of the research given is to study and analyze the place names of Belarusian origin on the world map.