Belarus: flag, capital and facts

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. Its capital is Minsk. It covers about 207,600 km² (80,155 sq mi). Official languages include Belarusian and Russian. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Belarus at a glance

Official name: Republic of Belarus
Capital: Minsk
Region: Eastern Europe (Europe)
Area: 207,600 km² (80,155 sq mi)
Official languages: Belarusian and Russian
Currency: Belarusian ruble (Br)
People: Belarusian
Calling code: +375
Internet domain: .by
Landlocked: Yes
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Belarus is Minsk.

Belarus is in Eastern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble (Br).

Belarus has 2 official languages: Belarusian and Russian.

Belarus borders Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

Belarus at a glance

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