Study in Belarus
Belarus is a country located in the center of Europe, in its heart. The official name is the Republic of Belarus. The country gained independence on August 25th, 1991. It borders on Russia in the northeast, on Ukraine in the south, on Poland in the west, and on Lithuania and Latvia in the northwest. The capital and the most populous city is Minsk.
| President | Alexander Lukashenko (1994 – present) |
| Prime minister | Roman Golovchenko (appointed prime minister on 4 June 2020) |
| Total Land Area | 207,600 km²
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| Nationality | Belarusian |
| Population | 9.408,4 million (1 January, 2020) |
| Life expectancy | 74.4 years |
| Population living in cities | 78% |
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Population of the capital (Minsk) |
2.018,2 million |
| Belarusian | 83.7% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Polish | 3.1% |
| Ukrainian | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.1% |
Official languages – Belarusian and Russian
National holiday – Independence Day, 3 July
Currency – Belarusian ruble (BYN)
Main Business Partners (2020):
Main Industries of Belarus:
Agriculture
Areas of specialty in agriculture: grain, potatoes, vegetables, sugar beet, flax, meat and dairy industry.
Natural Resources:
Number of people in employment – 4.5 million (2015).
Breakdown of employed population by type of economic activity (2019):
Unemployment in Belarus – 8.8 thousand unemployed (4.2%) (2019).
Communication facilities in Belarus
Telephone (2019): main telephone equipment – about 11.617 million, mobile subscribers – 11.4 million.
Internet users (2019): more than 9.6 million. In terms of overall postal e-services development, the Universal Postal Union index places Belarus at the 21st out of 173 postal service operators (2020).
Transport
Belarus is bordered by Poland to the west and Lithuania, by Latvia to the north, by Russia to the north and east and by Ukraine to the south. The location allows Belarus become an important trade and transport route between Europe and the CIS.
The country has a very rich history and remarkable architecture, which make it a wonderful place to explore in any season. With a diverse geography, history and wildlife Belarus would be an outdoor enthusiasts’ dream!
Climate and weather in Belarus
In Belarus, the climate is continental, with cold winters and relatively warm summers, and two short intermediate seasons. The degree of continentality increases from northwest to southeast, that is, as you move away from the sea and enter the great plains of Eastern Europe.
Average Temperatures in Belarus
Average temperatures are variable. In January, temperatures vary from -4.5°C to -8°C. Some parts of Belarus experience sub-zero temperatures for more than a third of the year.
Rain and snow in Belarus
The average annual rainfall is 600-700 mm. 70% of the rain falls appear from April to October.
Belarus also enjoys 75-125 days of snow each year, with snowbanks ranging from 15 to 30 cm.
Belarusian people
The people of Belarus are kind, friendly and good-humored nation. The patience and peacefulness of the Belarusian people are determined by national history. Unfortunately, it was darkened by endless wars in which Belarusians suffered a lot. The country is welcoming all visitors and will be glad to share its culture, traditions and hospitality.
Ethnic Belarusians make up more than 80% of the population. Due to the history, many other nationalities have also settled in the country, some of them have been established for several generations. Belarusians will be glad to see any representatives of different cultures and they are always ready to help!
WELCOME TO BELARUS AND SEE IT FOR YOURSELF!
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