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Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is located in the center of Europe. It is situated on the crossroads of major transport routes between the CIS and Western Europe. Belarus shares borders with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Russia and Ukraine.

Key Facts

The Republic of Belarus is located in the center of Europe. It borders Lithuania in the northwest, Latvia and Russia in the north, Russia in the northeast and east, Ukraine in the south, Poland in the west. The length of the border is 2,969km.

Economy

The Republic of Belarus is an export-oriented state with a well-developed production sector, services sector and agriculture. Belarus is one of the global leading exporters of freight vehicles, tractors, road construction and municipal equipment. One in ten wheeled tractors in the world is produced in Belarus.

Society

The term ‘Belarusian’ emerged at the end of the 16th century to name people living on the ethnic territory of Belarus. By the end of the 19th century the term was permanently used to name people living on the territory of modern Belarus.

Regions

The Republic of Belarus is divided into oblasts, districts and other administrative units. The administrative division of the state is regulated by the legislation.

Science

Nowadays science plays a crucial role in building the knowledge-based economy in Belarus. The national innovation development program till 2015 has laid the foundation for this process.

Healthcare

The healthcare system in the Republic of Belarus is based on the principles of social justice and affordability.

Tourism

Tourism is one of the priorities of the Belarusian social and economic development. The government takes special care of this industry.

Culture

The Belarusian national culture has its roots in ancient times. It comprises colossal spiritual wealth which reflects moral, esthetic, intellectual values of the Belarusian people.

Sport

Modern Belarus is a full-fledged member of the global sport community. Belarus is among the top 20 countries out of 200 states taking part in the Olympic Games.

Events

23 June 2017

Meeting with senior officials of Belarus President Administration

23 June 2017

Greetings to Grand Duke of Luxembourg Henri

22 June 2017

Meeting with CEI ministers of foreign affairs

22 June 2017

Alexander Lukashenko congratulates Belcoopsoyuz on 100^th anniversary

20 June 2017

Distinguished Belarusians honored with state awards

20 June 2017

University lecturers and students commended by Belarus President

20 June 2017

Sergei Gurulev dismissed as chairman of Belarus’ State Military Industrial Committee

20 June 2017

Meeting with Chairman of House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko

All events

Official documents

Commentary to Decree No. 218 of 20 June 2017

On conferment of state awards

Commentary to Decree No. 211 of 15 June 2017

Concerning the improvement of regulations on providing targeted social aid

Decree No. 199 of 31 May 2017

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 192 of 29 May 2017

On invalidating the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Commentary to Decree No. 185 of 25 May 2017

On appointment and dismissal of judges