Belarus: flag, capital and facts
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Minsk. Population — 9,132,629. Area — 207,600 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Belarus
Red and green with a folk pattern by the pole.
The capital of Belarus — Minsk
Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Minsk sounds like 'a minute' — a minute and you're in Minsk!
Facts about Belarus
- Official name
- Republic of Belarus
- Capital
- Minsk
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Eastern Europe
- Population
- 9,132,629
- Area
- 207,600 km²
- Currency
- BYN (Br)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 53°, 28°
How to remember the name
The nameBelarus means 'White Rus' — a land of birch trees and flax.
Did you know?
Belarus's flag carries a real folk pattern, like the embroidery on a traditional shirt.
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