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Capital
Minsk
Population
10,400,000
Government
Republic
Religions
Christianity (Eastern Orthodox)
Languages
Belarusian, Russian
Calling Code
+375
Nationality
Belarusian
Local name
Respublika Byelarus'
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Introduction

Minsk

Minsk

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One of the eastern European nations to emerge from the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early nineties, Belarus is a fascinating excursion into 20th century history. A Soviet state, it was invaded by the Nazis in 1941, treated brutally by Germany in the subsequent occupation, and eventually returned to Soviet control in 1944. But the damage had been done; a quarter of the country's population was dead by the time the Red Army took over.

Sixty years later, Belarus enters a new phase of its life, as it seeks to join the club of capitalism. But the remnants of WWII and the Soviet occupation remind visitors and Belarusians alike of the country's torturous past.

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Geography

Belarus shares international borders with Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia and Lithuania.

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Getting There

By Plane

Minsk International Airport (MSQ) is Belarus' main international airport, servicing flights to and from airports throughout Europe, as well as to Tel Aviv. It is the main hub of Belavia, the national airline.

There is a second, smaller airport in Minsk (Minsk-1 Airport) and another international airport at Gomel.

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