Where is Belarus Located?
Belarus is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. Belarus shares its international boundaries with Russia in the north-east, Ukraine in the south, Poland in the west, and Lithuania and Latvia from the northwest. Economy of the country largely depends upon agriculture and manufacturing.
Just before the collapse of Russia in the year 27 July 1990, the parliament of the Belarus declared the sovereignty. However, after the collapse, it became the full independent state in the year 25 August 1991. Surprisingly, Belarus has the highest Human Development Index among all members of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
In Belarus, more than 80% of the population is Belarusians, with considerable minorities of Russians, Poles and Ukrainians. However, country has two official languages i.e. Belarusian and Russian. Government type in Belarus is a presidential republic, which is governed by a President and the National Assembly headed by Prime Minister. The National Assembly is a bicameral consists of 110 members in House of Representatives (the lower house) and 64 members in Council of the Republic (the upper house).
Belarus Facts
| Country | Belarus |
| Continent | Europe |
| Where is Located | Belarus is a country located in the Eastern Europe |
| Belarus Coordinates | 53.916667, 27.55 |
| Capital of Belarus | Minsk |
| Largest City | Minsk |
| Neighboring Countries | Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine |
| Administrative divisions | 6 provinces |
| Area of Belarus | 80,155 sq mi |
| Population of Belarus | 2012 census 9,457,500 |
| Official Language | Belarusian and Russian |
| Currency of Belarus | Belarusian ruble (BYR) |
| ISO Alpha-2 Code | BY |
| ISO Alpha-3 Code | BLR |
| ISO Numeric Code | 112 |
| GDP of Belarus | $146.745 billion 2012 estimate |
| Belarus Calling code | 375 |
| Belarus Time Zone | FET (UTC+3) |
| Belarus Internet TLD | .by |
Largest Cities or Towns in Belarus
| Name | Region | 2021 Population | Name | Region | 2021 Population |
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| Minsk | Minsk Voblast | 1,742,124 | Barysaw | Minsk Voblast | 143,919 |
| Gomel | Gomel Voblast | 480,951 | Pinsk | Brest Voblast | 130,777 |
| Mahilyow | Mahilou Voblast | 369,200 | Orsha | Vitsebsk Voblast | 125,347 |
| Vitebsk | Vitsebsk Voblast | 342,700 | Novoye Medvezhino | Homyelʼskaya Voblasts | 120,000 |
| Hrodna | Hrodna Voblast | 317,365 | Mazyr | Gomel Voblast | 112,137 |
| Brest | Brest Voblast | 300,715 | Malinovka | Homyelʼskaya Voblasts | 105,000 |
| Babruysk | Mahilou Voblast | 220,517 | Salihorsk | Minsk Voblast | 101,614 |
| Baranovichi | Brest Voblast | 168,772 | Maladzyechna | Minsk Voblast | 101,300 |
Places to Visit in Belarus
| Mir Castle Complex | Saint Simon and Saint Helena Church | National Academic Opera and Ballet | Stalin Line |
| National Library of Republic of Belarus | Bielaviežskaja pušča National Park | Belarusian Central Botanic Gardens | Chelyuskintsev Park of Culture and Recreation |
| Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War | Biarezinski Biosphere Reserve | Victory Park | Old Castle |
| Nesvizh Radziwiłł Castle | Dudutki - Farmyard animals & artisanal crafts | Lida Castle | Waterpark Lebyazhy |
| Belarusian National Arts Museum | Pripyatsky National Park, Belarus | Mound of Glory | Homieĺ Palace and Park Ensemble's Park |
| Narach Lake | Victory Square | Lošyсki Park - Scenic area with a historical mansion | Panski Maentak Sula |
| Kosava Palace | Grodno Zoo | | Skiing complex Logoysk - Lively ski resort with dining & saunas |
