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.

Belarus

Republic of Belarus

People: Belarusian

🏛️CapitalMinsk
💰CurrencyBelarusian ruble (Br)
🗣️LanguageBelarusian, Russian
📞Dialling Code+375
🌍RegionEastern Europe
👥Population9,109,280

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe and has a population of around 9.1 million. Its capital city is Minsk, and the most widely spoken official language is Belarusian. Belarus is landlocked, sharing borders with 5 neighbouring countries.

Belarus — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Belarus
Capital CityMinsk
ContinentEurope
RegionEastern Europe
Population9,109,280
Area207,600 km²
CurrencyBelarusian ruble (BYN) Br
Official LanguagesBelarusian, Russian
Dialling Code+375
Internet TLD.by
TimezoneUTC+03:00
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeBY / BLR
BordersLatvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine

Travelling to Belarus?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +375 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belarus

What is the capital of Belarus?

The capital of Belarus is Minsk.

What currency does Belarus use?

Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble (BYN, symbol: Br).

What language do they speak in Belarus?

The official languages of Belarus are Belarusian and Russian.

What is the dialling code for Belarus?

The international dialling code for Belarus is +375.

What side of the road does Belarus drive on?

Belarus drives on the right-hand side of the road.

Countries bordering Belarus

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