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Guide to Belarus

The former Soviet republic of Belarus was born out of WWII and became independent in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union. For the traveller it offers vast areas of forested marshlands and undulating fields of some beauty.

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Guide to Belarus

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Full Name: Republic of Belarus

Location: A landlocked country that borders Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Lativa

Nationality: Belarusian

Capital: Minsk

Population: 10,400,000

Major Cities: Brest, Grodno, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk and Bobruisk

Major Language: Belarusian, Russian

Currency: Belarussian Ruble, BR. 1 Belarussian rouble = 100 kopeks

Internet domain: .by

Country Dialling Code: + 375

Weights & Meaures: Metric

Voltage: 220V 50Hz

Flying Time: 4 hours 50 minutes from London to Minsk

Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2

Climate: A continental climate prevails. You get snow in the winter where temperatures range between -4°C and -8°C (25-18°F). Snows thaw in April but frost remains on the ground for most of th eyear May temperatures are pleasant. The warmest months are July and August when temperatures can reach 19°C (66°F).

Entry/Visa: A valid passport and a visa are required to enter Belarus

10 October 2007

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