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BY flag Belarus

Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Population 9.1 million
Advisory Level 4
GDP/Capita $8,318
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 23, 2026
BY flag Belarus
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About BelarusOverview, geography, and key facts
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Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus spans an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) with a population of 9.1 million. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into six regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city; it is administered separately as a city with special status.

Capital Minsk
Population 9.1 million
Area 207,600 km²
Languages Belarusian, Russian
Currency Belarusian ruble (BYN)
GDP/Capita $8,318
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 4 — Do Not Travel

Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Belarusian ruble (BYN)
GDP
$76.0B
GDP per Capita
$8,318

Development

Life Expectancy
74.2 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Europe
Capital
Minsk
Area
207,600 km²
Population
9,109,280
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
Calling Code
+375
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
BY