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Belarus geography facts

Belarus is a country or territory in Eastern Europe. Its capital is Minsk, and its currency is Belarusian ruble.

Official name
Republic of Belarus
Capital
Minsk
Region
Europe
Subregion
Eastern Europe
Currency
Belarusian ruble
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
Land neighbours
Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
Area
207,600 km²
Landlocked
Yes
Calling code
+375
Internet domain
.by

Quick answers about Belarus

What is the capital of Belarus?

The capital of Belarus is Minsk.

What currency is used in Belarus?

Belarus uses Belarusian ruble.

Where is Belarus?

Belarus is in Eastern Europe, within Europe.

What languages are spoken in Belarus?

The reference languages listed for Belarus are Belarusian, Russian.

Which countries border Belarus?

Belarus shares listed land borders with Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine.

Is Belarus landlocked?

Yes. Belarus is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.

States and provinces in Belarus

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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