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Belarusian flag |
| Country |
Belarus |
| Capital |
Minsk |
| Location |
Eastern Europe, east of Poland |
| Size |
207,600 sq km |
| Terrain |
generally flat and contains much marshland |
| Climate |
cold winters, cool and moist summers; transitional between continental and maritime |
| Languages |
Belarusian, Russian, other |
| Nationality |
noun: Belarusian(s)
adjective: Belarusian |
| Religion |
Eastern Orthodox 80%, other (including Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, and Muslim) 20% (1997 est.) |
| Currency |
Belarusian ruble (BYB/BYR) |
| Exports |
machinery and equipment, mineral products, chemicals, metals; textiles, foodstuffs |
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