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Belarus is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Minsk. It has a population of around 9,483,499 people. The main language is Belarusian and the official currency is the Belarusian ruble. Belarus is landlocked, sharing land borders with 5 countries.
Belarus is a country in Europe. Its capital is Minsk. It has a population of 9,483,499, bordering 5 countries. The official language is Belarusian. The official currency is the Belarusian ruble. Where is Belarus?
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Belarus at a glance
Capital Minsk
Population 9.5M
Currency Belarusian ruble
Language Belarusian
Continent Europe
Coastline Landlocked The flag of Belarus This is the national flag of Belarus. Learn to spot it in a timed challenge — see a flag, pick the country, beat the clock.
Play Guess the Flag → Frequently asked questions about Belarus What is the capital of Belarus? The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
What continent is Belarus in? Belarus is located in Europe.
What is the population of Belarus? Belarus has a population of approximately 9,483,499 people.
What is the currency of Belarus? The official currency of Belarus is the Belarusian ruble.
What language is spoken in Belarus? The main language spoken in Belarus is Belarusian.
What is the flag of Belarus? Belarus's national flag is shown on this page. You can see the flag design and test your recognition in the DodoThinks flag quiz.
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