Chalkpit under Vawkavysk - Belarus

Chalkpit under Vawkavysk developed for the needs of Krasnaselski plant construction materials. After generating chalkpit flooded and all equipment moved to a place for a new career. Thus, to the abandoned and flooded quarry appears simple access from tourists and travelers. Water pits has a bright saturated blue color due to the fact that it comprises a plurality of mineral impurities, for the same reason, the water has a higher density than usual, so it is easier to stay afloat. Career turned into lakes length up to 4 kilometers. Tourists and travelers on Belarus very attracted this place because of its very unusual for Belarus landscape that vaguely resemble the Maldives, so for chalkpit Vawkavysk stuck under the popular name of "Belarusian Maldives".