Geography
Belarus is in Eastern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 53, 28; it has Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine.
Neighboring countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
Europe
Belarus
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Minsk
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Population
- 9.1 million
- Area
- 207,600 km²
- Currency
- Belarusian ruble (BYN)
- Official language
- Belarusian, Russian
- Calling code
- +375
- Internet TLD
- .by
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Belarus map preview: 53.00, 28.00
People and Culture
Belarus uses Belarusian, Russian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Belarus varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Belarus is recorded with the official name Republic of Belarus. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Minsk
- Eastern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Minsk
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Belarus is grouped under Europe.
- Belarus has a listed area of 207,600 km².
- Belarus is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Belarus
What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
What continent is Belarus in?
Belarus is in Europe.
What currency does Belarus use?
Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble.
What language is spoken in Belarus?
Belarusian, Russian is listed for Belarus in this database.