Belarus
The capital of Belarus is Minsk. Belarus is in Europe.
- Capital
- Minsk
- Continent
- Europe
- Area
- 207,600 km²
- Population
- 9,056,080 (2026, Wikidata)
- Official languages
- Belarusian, Russian
- Currency
- Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
- Neighbours
- Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
- Landlocked
- Yes
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Regions of Belarus
Belarus has 7 first-level administrative divisions.
| Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brest Region | Brest | 1,290,628 | 32,300 |
| Gomel Region | Gomel | 1,316,666 | 40,400 |
| Hrodna Region | Hrodna | 976,218 | 25,000 |
| Mahilyow Region | Mahilyow | 962,053 | 29,000 |
| Minsk | 1,995,091 | 410 | |
| Minsk region | Minsk | 1,454,737 | 40,800 |
| Vitebsk Region | Vitebsk | 1,060,687 | 40,050 |
Quick answers
What is the capital of Belarus?
The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
Which continent is Belarus in?
Belarus is in Europe.
How big is Belarus?
Belarus covers 207,600 km². It is number 84 of 195 countries by area.
What is the population of Belarus?
Wikidata lists the population of Belarus as 9,056,080 (2026).
How many regions does Belarus have?
Belarus has 7 first-level administrative divisions, including Brest Region, Gomel Region, and Hrodna Region.
Which countries border Belarus?
Belarus shares land borders with Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine.