Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: Republic of Belarus.
- Local Name: Belarus
- Capital: Minsk
- Language: Belarusian, Russian (both official).
- Currency: Belarusian rouble Br (BYR) = 100 kapeyka.
- People: Belarusian, Russian, Polish and Ukrainian.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 64.31, Female: 76.14.
- Religion: Russian Orthodox (80%), Roman Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish minorities.
- Size (sq km): 207,600 (85th)
- Population: 9,724,723 (86th)
- Population Density per Km: 49 (142nd)
- Country Dialling Code: 375
- Time Zone: GMT +2/3
- Internet Country Code: .by
- Voltage Guide: 220AC, 50Hz.
- Finance: Major credit cards accepted in the larger hotels, shops and restaurants, traveller's cheques are preferable to cash.
- Business Hours: 0900-1800, Mon-Friday.
- GDP(PPP): US$79.13 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$$7,700
- Personal Safety: Seek local advice.
