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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

Eastern EuropeBYBLR

Population

9.40M

Capital

Minsk

Country Overview

Geography

Basic Information

Common Name
Belarus
Official Name
Republic of Belarus
Region
Eastern Europe
Population
9.40M

Codes & Identifiers

Alpha-2 Code
BY
Alpha-3 Code
BLR
Olympic Code
112
Area
207,600 km²

Time Zones

  • UTC+03:00

Languages

BelarusianRussian

Continents

Europe

Currencies

  • Br - Belarusian ruble (BYN)

International Associations

Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)

Bordering Countries

LatviaLithuaniaPolandRussiaUkraine

Geographic Location

Coordinates: 27.55°, 53.91°

Belarus is located in , specifically in the Eastern Europe region. It shares borders with 5 countries.

About Belarus

The capital city, Minsk, serves as the country's political and often cultural center. The languages spoken include Belarusian, Russian.

Geographic Facts

  • Our planet has seven continents and five oceans.
  • Earth's circumference at the equator is approximately 40,075 kilometers.
  • About 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water.