Principal indicators and development trends of the Vitebsk region. Economy geographical description of the area

Abstract

The article gives a positive assessment of the development of Vitebsk region, and also focuses on the strengths of the geographic location and natural resources. This, in turn, explains the favorable conditions for the development of small hydropower in the region, the production and export of building materials, the timber and wood processing industry, livestock, flax cultivation, fish farming, processing industries of the agro-industrial complex, development of tourism and recreation services.