Welcome to Belarus

Belarus has its own emblems:               
Flag

Coat of arms

Anthem

President of the Republic of Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko

The prime minister of RB Sergei Rumas

Capital:Minsk

Population: 9 million 491 thousand 

        
Monetary unit: Belarusian ruble (Br)

The republic of Belarus is situated in the center of Europe. Belarus borders on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine.

The territory of Belarus is 207.6 thousand sq km. It stretches from west to east for 650 km and from north to south for 560 km.

The country’s relief is flat with hills. The climate of Belarus is moderate continental with mild and humid winters, warm summers and damp autumns.

In Belarus there are over 20 thousand rivers and lakes. The largest lake is Naroch. The navigation is carried out on the rivers Pripiat, Dnieper, Neman, Berezina and Western Dvina.

Belarus consists of 6 regions: the Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Minsk and Mogiliov regions. Minsk, the capital, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

There are 27 state theaters, including opera and ballet theater, a musical comedy theater, etc. The Ministry of culture has 128 state museums. The sports facilities include almost 500 stadiums and swimming pools, more than 5000 outdoor sports grounds. In 2000 all regional centers had Ice palaces and skating rinks.

Minsk citizens and all inhabitants of Byelorussia are especially proud of the new National Library being unique as in Europe, and all over the world. 

                                

                           Welcome to Belarus!