The country of Belarus is located to the east of Europe. It is located in the east of Poland. An important
Belarus fact is that it is located on 53 00 N latitude and 28 00 E longitude. Belarus covers a total area of 207,600 square kilometers. Minsk is the capital city of Belarus.
Another important fact about Belarus is that it shares its boundary with the countries of Russia, Latvia, Poland, Lithuania and Ukraine. Belarus enjoys cool summers and cold winters. The climate is usually of transitional type between maritime and continental. Belarus has got a flat terrain with marshy lands.
Some quick facts on Belarus
Given below are a few significant
Belarus fact:
- The population in Belarus is 9,724,723. The growth rate of population is -0.41% (2007 data).
- The ethnic groups in Belarus consist of Belarusian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian and others.
- Majority of the people speak in Belarusian and Russian languages.
- The people mainly belong to the eastern orthodox Christian sect. Others include Protestant, Roman Catholic, Muslim and Jews.
- Belarus is divided into 6 provinces namely Brest Province, Homyel Province, Hrodna Province, Mahilyow Province, Minsk Province and Vitsebsk Province.
- 25th August is the independence day of Belarus.
- People earn their living from three sectors namely agriculture, industry and service sector.
- 27.1% (2003 data) are below poverty line.
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