Belarus
Republic of Belarus
People: Belarusian
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.
By the numbers, Belarus is the 99th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.11% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 84th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 44 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Belarus — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Belarus |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Minsk |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Eastern Europe |
| Population | 9,109,280 |
| Area | 207,600 km² |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble (BYN) Br |
| Official Languages | Belarusian, Russian |
| Dialling Code | +375 |
| Internet TLD | .by |
| Timezone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | BY / BLR |
| Borders | Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Belarus
What is the capital and currency of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk and the currency is the Belarusian ruble (BYN), symbol Br.
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.
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