Republic of Belarus

Belarus is a country in eastern Europe. On the northwest Belarus adjoins Latvia and Lithuania, while Russia lies to the northeast and east, Ukraine to the south, and Poland to the west

Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Other important cities: Brest, Grodno, Gomel, Mogilev and Vitebsk

Official languages: Byelorussian, Russian

Monetary unit: Byelorussian ruble

Head of state and government: President assisted by Prime Minister

Form of government: republic with two legislative bodies (Council of the Republic and House of Representatives)

Population: about 10,000,000

Total area (sq km): 207,595

Official religion: none