In 1920, Novogrudoksky, Pinsky, Baranovichsky, and Nesvizhsky Uyezds were controlled by Poland.

The ethnic makeup (based on native language) was as follows:[1] Minsk province has mostly swampy terrain and clay soil, but the climate is favorable for agriculture.

Horticulture spread everywhere, but it was not lacking in industrial character, it is a special property of every household, starting with a peasant and ending with a rich landowner.

One feature of horticulture in the Minsk provinces was that each gardener tried to grow as many different fruit trees as possible.

Forestry, which was exclusively practiced by Jews, played a significant role.