Belarus (officially Republic of Belarus) is an independent country located in Eastern Europe, Europe. With a population of 9,109,280 people, it ranks #99 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 207,600 km² (#87 globally), with a population density of 44 people per km². The capital city is Minsk. The official languages are Belarusian, Russian.
Key Facts
Population
9,109,280
#99 world ranking
Area
207,600 km²
#87 world ranking
Population Density
44/km²
Capital
Minsk
Driving Side
Right
Timezones
1
UTC+03:00
Continent
Europe
Bordering Countries
5
neighboring countries
Calling Code
+375
Languages
- Belarusian— see all countries
- Russian— see all countries
Currency
- Belarusian ruble (Br)— see all countries
Bordering Countries (5)
Countries bordering Belarus →
Russia
Poland
Ukraine
Lithuania
LatviaCompare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
What is the population of Belarus?
Belarus has a population of 9,109,280 people, ranking #99 in the world by population.
How big is Belarus?
Belarus covers an area of 207,600 km², ranking #87 in the world by area. The population density is 44 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Belarus?
The official languages of Belarus are: Belarusian, Russian.
What is the currency of Belarus?
The currency of Belarus is Belarusian ruble (Br).
What countries border Belarus?
Belarus shares borders with 5 countries: Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia.