Basic Information | Belarus
| Official Name | Republic of Belarus |
| Common Name | Belarus |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Eastern Europe |
| Capital City | Minsk |
| Largest City | Minsk |
Geography | Belarus
| Total Area (sq km) | 207,600 |
| Land Borders | 5 countries (Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia) |
| Coastline | None (landlocked) |
| Major Rivers | Dnieper, Pripyat, Neman, Western Dvina |
| Major Mountains | Dzerzhinskaya Hill (highest point, 345 m) |
| Climate | Temperate continental – cold winters, warm summers |
Demographics | Belarus
| Population | ~9.2 million (2024 est.) |
| Population Density | ~44/sq km |
| Urbanization | ~79% of population lives in cities |
| Official Language(s) | Belarusian, Russian |
| Regional Languages | Polish, Ukrainian (minorities) |
| Major Ethnic Groups | Belarusian (~84%), Russian, Polish, Ukrainian |
| Major Religions | Eastern Orthodox Christianity (predominant), Roman Catholicism, others |
Government & Politics | Belarus
| Government Type | Presidential Republic (authoritarian system) |
| Current Leader | President Alexander Lukashenko (as of 2025) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 regions (oblasts) + Minsk city |
| Independence / Founding Date | Declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 25, 1991 |
Economy | Belarus
| Currency | Belarusian Ruble (BYN, Br) |
| GDP (Nominal) | ~$80 billion (2024 est.) |
| GDP Per Capita | ~$8,700 |
| Major Industries | Machinery, Agriculture, Chemicals, Forestry, Food Processing, Textiles |
| Major Exports | Potash fertilizers, machinery, oil products, dairy products |
| Major Imports | Machinery, chemicals, foodstuffs, petroleum |
| Trade Partners | Russia, China, EU countries |
Culture & Society | Belarus
| National Symbols | Stork (bird), Cornflower (flower), Bison (animal) |
| National Sport | Ice Hockey (most popular), Football (soccer) also widely followed |
| Famous Festivals | Kupalle (midsummer), Slavianski Bazaar (music festival in Vitebsk) |
| Cuisine Highlights | Draniki (potato pancakes), Borscht, Machanka, Kolduny |
| Literature & Arts | Influenced by Slavic traditions; famous for folk music, dance, and crafts |
| UNESCO Heritage Sites | Białowieża Forest (shared with Poland), Mir Castle Complex, Nesvizh Castle |
Travel & Tourism | Belarus
| Top Tourist Attractions | Minsk (city squares, museums), Brest Fortress, Mir Castle, Nesvizh Castle, Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park |
| Best Time to Visit | Late spring to early autumn (May–September) |
| Famous Cities | Minsk, Brest, Grodno, Vitebsk, Gomel |
| Visa Requirement | 30-day visa-free entry for citizens of many countries if arriving via Minsk airport (restrictions may apply) |
Other Key Facts | Belarus
| Time Zone(s) | UTC+3 |
| Internet Domain | .by |
| Calling Code | +375 |
| Major Airports | Minsk National Airport, Brest Airport, Gomel Airport |
| Currency Symbol | Br |
| Literacy Rate | ~99% |
| Life Expectancy | ~74 years |
| Interesting Fact | Belarus has one of the world’s largest populations of European bison (wisent), a symbol of its forests. |
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