Belarus 🇧🇾
Belarus 🇧🇾: capital Minsk, population 9.4 million, located in Europe. Currency: Belarusian Ruble (Br). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Minsk
- Population: 9.4 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Belarusian & Russian
- Currency: Belarusian Ruble (Br)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Belarus
- Area: 207,600 km² (80,155 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Europe
- Landlocked
- People: Belarusian
- Internet domain: .by
Fun Facts About Belarus
- About 40% of the country is covered by forests.
- Home to one of Europe's last ancient forests, Białowieża.
- The European bison was saved from extinction here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belarus known for?
Belarus is known for several things — About 40% of the country is covered by forests; Home to one of Europe's last ancient forests, Białowieża; The European bison was saved from extinction here.
How big is Belarus?
Belarus covers about 207,600 square kilometers (80,155 square miles), in the Eastern Europe region.
Is Belarus landlocked?
Yes. Belarus is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Belarus called?
People from Belarus are called Belarusian.
What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
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