Quick Data on Belarus
| Short Name | Belarus |
| Capital | Minsk |
| Long Name | Republic of Belarus |
| Country Code | BO |
| Continent | Europe |
| Total Area | 207,600 sq km |
| Population | 9,477,918 |
| Language | Russian, Belarusian |
| Nationality | Belarusian(s) |
Geography of Belarus
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 53 00 N, 28 00 E, Belarus neighbors Latvia 161 km, Lithuania 640 km, Poland 418 km, Russia 1312 km, Ukraine 1111 km. The terrain in Belarus is described as generally flat with much marshland, with an average elevation point of 160 m. The climate of Belarus: cold winters, cool and moist summers; transitional between continental and maritime.
| Surface Total | 207,600 sq km |
| Land Surface | 202,900 sq km |
| Water Surface | 4,700 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 3,642 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Latvia 161 km, Lithuania 640 km, Poland 418 km, Russia 1312 km, Ukraine 1111 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Nyoman River 90 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Dzyarzhynskaya Hara 346 m |
Resources of Belarus
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, peat deposits, small quantities of oil and natural gas, granite, dolomitic limestone, marl, chalk, sand, gravel, clay. The agricultural land occupies 43.70% of Belarus, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 42.70%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 43.70% | 88,667 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 1,140 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 42.70% | 86,638 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Other Land | 13.60% | 27,594 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Belarus
The population of the country is estimated at 9,477,918 people, with the biggest urban area having 2.028 million MINSK (capital) (2020). Known as Belarusian(s), the people from Belarus come from diversified ethnic groups such as Belarusian 83.7%, Russian 8.3%, Polish 3.1%, Ukrainian 1.7%, other 2.4%, unspecified 0.9% (2009 est.). The official language is Russian, Belarusian. Religions: Orthodox 48.3%, Catholic 7.1%, other 3.5%, non-believers 41.1% (2011 est.).
| Population | 9,477,918 |
| Nationality | Belarusian(s) |
| Official Language | Russian, Belarusian |
| Other Languages | Russian (official) 70.2%, Belarusian (official) 23.4%, other 3.1% (includes small Polish- and Ukrainian-speaking minorities), unspecified 3.3% (2009 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 9.5 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 13.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 79.50% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 5.19 physicians/1,000 population (2015) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 10.8 beds/1,000 population (2014) |
Governing Type of Belarus
Belarus is a presidential republic in name, although in fact a dictatorship. The legal system makes use of civil law system; note – nearly all major codes (civil, civil procedure, criminal, criminal procedure, family, and labor) were revised and came into force in 1999 and 2000.
| Governing Type | presidential republic in name, although in fact a dictatorship |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Belarus |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 7 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Belarus
From a population total of 9,477,918, the labor force is 4.381 million (2016 est.). The main products in agriculture are: grain, potatoes, vegetables, sugar beets, flax; beef, milk. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: metal-cutting machine tools, tractors, trucks, earthmovers, motorcycles, synthetic fibers, fertilizer, textiles, refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances. Its exports cover machinery and equipment, mineral products, chemicals, metals, textiles, foodstuffs. The main import products are: mineral products, machinery and equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs, metals.
| Exports | $28.65 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $31.58 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | Russia 43.9%, Ukraine 11.5%, UK 8.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Russia 57.2%, China 8%, Germany 5.1% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $18,900 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 31.58 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 6,805,786 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 71.10% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Belarus, statistics sectio
