Belarus
Republic of Belarus
Region
Europe • Eastern Europe
Capital
Minsk
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.
About Belarus
Belarus is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Eastern Europe region. Its capital city is Minsk. With a population of 9,398,861, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 207,600 km², making it a medium-sized country in terms of land area. With a population density of 45.27 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.
The official languages of Belarus include Belarusian and Russian.
The currency used in Belarus is the Belarusian ruble (Br), .
Belarus is a member of the United Nations.
In Belarus, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone.
Belarus shares its borders with 5 countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Ukraine.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Minsk
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Белару́сь
- Demonym: Belarusian
- Top Level Domain: .by
- Calling Code: +375
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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