It is the administrative centre of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). As the national capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is the administrative centre of Minsk Region (voblast) and Minsk raion (district). In 2013, it had a population of 2,002,600.
Several fruits were eaten in ancient Egypt, depending on the period. 1  What was available depended on agriculture and trade. Popular fruits in ancient Egypt include: 2  dates. 3  grapes. 4  pomegranates. 5  peaches. 6  watermelon.
Back to Ancient Egypt for Kids. 1  Farmers-most of the people were farmers. 2  They grew barley to make bear, wheat for bread, vegetables such as onions and cucumbers, and flax to make into linen. 3  They grew their crops near the banks of the Nile River where the rich black soil was good for crops.ack to Ancient Egypt for Kids. 1  Farmers-most of the people were farmers. 2  They grew barley to make bear, wheat for bread, vegetables such as onions and cucumbers, and flax to make into linen. 3  They grew their crops near the banks of the Nile River where the rich black soil was good for crops.