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Belarus

Белару́сь

Eastern Europe, Europe

BelarusianRussian

Belarus (Белару́сь) is a country in Eastern Europe, Europe. With a population of 9,109,280 and an area of 207,600 km², the capital city is Minsk. The official languages are Belarusian and Russian. The national currency is the Belarusian ruble (Br BYN).

Quick Facts

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Minsk
Capital
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9,109,280
Population
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207,600 km²
Area
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Br BYN
Currency
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+375
Dial Code
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.by
TLD

Economy

Belarus has a GDP per capita of $8,318, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$8,318
GNI per Capita$8,260

Geography

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe at coordinates 53.00°N, 28.00°E. It shares borders with 5 countries. The highest point is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara at 345 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates53.00°N, 28.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointDzyarzhynskaya Hara
345 m
🏞️ Longest RiverDnieper
2,285 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Belarus is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Belarus, including Dinamo Stadium with a capacity of 22,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumDinamo Stadium
22,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Belarus

What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
What is the population of Belarus?
Belarus has a population of approximately 9,109,280 people.
What currency does Belarus use?
Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble (Br BYN).
What languages are spoken in Belarus?
The official languages of Belarus are Belarusian, Russian.
What is the area of Belarus?
Belarus covers a total area of 207,600 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Belarus?
The GDP per capita of Belarus is approximately $8,318.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Belarus have?
Belarus has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)