a circle of the Russian government of Minsk. The river Duna affords the means of conveying wood, which is its chief produce, to Riga. It grows corn for its consumption, and some flax, which is also sent to Riga. The chief town, of the same name, stands at the junction of the river Dina with the Duna. Long. 27. 35. E. Lat. 54. 34. N.