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Belarus

Europe
Capital
Minsk
Population
9,115,680
Area
207,600 km²
Currency
Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
Phone Code
+375
ISO Codes
BY / BLR
ISO numeric
112
Internet domain
.by
Timezone
UTC+3
Religion
Christianity

About Belarus

Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European country with vast forests, national parks, and Soviet-era architecture.

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Languages

Belarusian, Russian

Belarus in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density44 people per km²
rank 141 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population0.113 %
world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Europe1.2% of its people, 0.9% of its land area
Area in square miles80,155
1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in sizeGuyana (214,969 km²)
Closest in populationAustria (9,130,429 people)

Who else uses BYN?

Belarus is the only country in our list that uses BYN.

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 approximately 9,115,680 people.
What currency does Belarus use?
The currency of Belarus is the Belarusian Ruble (BYN).
What languages are spoken in Belarus?
The official or major languages of Belarus are Belarusian, Russian.

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