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Belarus

Republic of Belarus

Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Minsk, home to roughly 9,483,499 people across 207,600 km² of land.

Where is Belarus?

Belarus is in Eastern Europe, Europe, bordering Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital
Minsk
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Population
9,483,499
Land area
207,600 km²
ISO codes
BY / BLR
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
Coastline
Landlocked
Currency
Belarusian ruble (BYN)
Calling code
+375
Internet domain
.by

How Belarus compares

Belarus ranks 94th of 194 countries on this site by population and 84th by land area — roughly 0.1% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 17th of 45 by population and 13th by area. It has no coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Belarus: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Belarus flag breaks down as 65% red, 27.6% green and 7.4% white.

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Did you know?

  1. Belovezhskaya Pushcha, shared with Poland, is one of Europe's last great primeval forests and a refuge for European bison.
  2. Traditional rushnyky — embroidered ritual cloths — remain important symbols in Belarusian folk life.
  3. Potatoes are the heart of Belarusian cooking, from draniki potato pancakes to hearty village stews.
  4. Minsk's grand Soviet-era avenues and rebuilt city center reflect the devastation and reconstruction of the 20th century.
  5. Victory Day and WWII memorial culture run especially deep here, as Belarus lost a huge share of its population in the war.

Bordering countries

Belarus: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
What continent is Belarus in?
Belarus is in Europe, specifically the Eastern Europe subregion.
What is the population of Belarus?
Belarus has a population of roughly 9,483,499 people, across a land area of 207,600 km².
What language is spoken in Belarus?
The main languages of Belarus are Belarusian and Russian.
Which countries border Belarus?
Belarus shares a land border with 5 countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine.

Practice with geography games

Studying Belarus is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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