Belarus

Belarus, officially Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. The capital of Belarus is Minsk. The country is known for its vast plain and for its numerous lakes and rivers, including the Dnieper River. Belarus has a complex history, having experienced influences and occupations by various empires and nations over the centuries. After gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Belarus has maintained strong political and economic ties with Russia. The country has a rich culture, with traditions in literature, music, art, and theater. Belarus is also known for its national parks and nature reserves, which provide habitats for a variety of flora and fauna. Population of Belarus from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 9.49 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 9.41 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 9.35 million inhabitants. Capital (Minsk): Population in 2020: About 2 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Minsk: ~2 million Gomel: ~536,000 Mogilev: ~383,000 Vitebsk: ~378,000 Grodno: ~373,000 Brest: ~350,000 Babruysk: ~220,000 Baranovichi: ~179,000 Borisov: ~143,000 Pinsk: ~138,000 Belarus is divided into 6 regions (oblasts): Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel, Grodno, Minsk, Mogilev, and the city of Minsk has special status. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 54,443 million Euros. 2019: About 56,759 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 47.1%. 2019: About 45.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 4.2%. 2019: About 4.1%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)