Eastern Europe, east of Poland.
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Longitude: 28
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Belarus:
7,536.133 km
Terrain:
Generally flat with much marshland.
Natural Resources:
Timber, peat deposits, small quantities of oil and natural gas, granite, dolomitic limestone, marl, chalk, sand, gravel, clay.
Industries:
Metal-cutting machine tools, tractors, trucks, earthmovers, motorcycles, synthetic fibers, fertilizer, textiles, refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances.
Population: 9,501,451
A fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations.
Area: 207,600 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Kentucky; slightly smaller than Kansas
Landlocked; glacial scouring accounts for the flatness of Belarusian terrain and for its 11,000 lakes.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| bel | Belarusian |
| rus | Russian |
Russian (official) 71.4%, Belarusian (official) 26%, other 0.3% (includes small Polish- and Ukrainian-speaking minorities), unspecified 2.3% (2019 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| BYN | Belarusian ruble | Br |
Capital City: Minsk
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:40 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Belarus features a vertical band, with a white and red ornamental pattern, spanning about one-fifth the width of the field on the hoist side. Adjoining the vertical band are two horizontal bands of red and green, with the red band twice the height of the green band.
Bordering Countries
Belarus is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Belarus
You're in for a treat! Belarus is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from forests to lakes
- Affordable travel destination
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- Strict local laws and regulations
- Poor infrastructure in rural areas
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Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Belarusian cuisine features potatoes, meat, and dairy products.
- Popular dishes include draniki and machanka.
- Pickled vegetables and rye bread are common in Belarusian meals.
- Visit the Mir Castle Complex
- Explore the Brest Hero-Fortress
- See the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park
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