What is the Capital of Belarus?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Belarus is Minsk. Belarus is located in Eastern Europe, Europe, with a population of 9,109,280. The official currency is the Belarusian ruble and the primary language spoken is Russian.
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Minsk at a glance
| Capital city | Minsk |
|---|---|
| Country | Belarus (Republic of Belarus) |
| Region | Eastern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 9,109,280 (99th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble (BYN) |
| Calling code | +375 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Belarus
- Riga, capital of Latvia
- Vilnius, capital of Lithuania
- Warsaw, capital of Poland
- Moscow, capital of Russia
- Kyiv, capital of Ukraine
Belarus in context
- Belarus covers 207,600 km², making it the 84th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 44 people per km² ranks 142nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine.
- Belarus is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 9,109,280 people, Belarus holds about 4.8% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Belarus has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belarus is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Belarus — FAQ
What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
Is Minsk the largest city in Belarus?
Yes — Minsk is both the capital and the largest city of Belarus.
What country is Minsk in?
Minsk is the capital city of Belarus.
What continent is Minsk in?
Minsk, the capital of Belarus, is located in Europe.
Is Minsk the capital of Belarus?
Yes — Minsk is the capital of Belarus (official name: Republic of Belarus).
Minsk is the capital of which country?
Minsk is the capital of Belarus, in Eastern Europe.
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