a circle of the Russian government of Volhynia. It extends in north latitude from 50° 22' to 50° 57', and in east longitude from 24° 8' to 24° 58'. The river Bug drains it, and forms the boundary towards Poland. The soil is good, and yields abundant crops of wheat, rye, barley, pease, flax, hops, and tobacco. The woods and meadows are extensive and profitable. The capital is the city of the same name on the river Lug. It contains several Greek and Catholic churches, with Jewish synagogues, a monastery, 540 houses, and 3400 inhabitants, mostly Jews. It is 1070 miles from St Petersburg. Long. 24° 15' E. Lat. 50° 44' 30' N.