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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 the Russian Federation in the north, the Russian Federation in the northeast and east, Ukraine in the south, Poland in the west.

Economy

The Republic of Belarus is an export-oriented state with a well-developed production sector, services sector and agriculture. Belarus adheres to the socially-oriented model of the market economy which has proven to be consistent and efficient.

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

15 January 2021

Reports of NBRB Chairman Pavel Kallaur, Presidential Aide Valery Belsky

14 January 2021

Condolences to family and friends of Belarusian artist Leonid Shchemelev

14 January 2021

Meeting to discuss ways to improve Belarus’ healthcare system

14 January 2021

Aleksandr Lukashenko pays his last respects to Metropolitan Filaret

13 January 2021

Greetings to member of Belarus national tennis team Aryna Sabalenka

12 January 2021

Ceremony to present For Spiritual Revival awards, special prizes to art luminaries, Belarusian Sports Olympus award

12 January 2021

Greetings to Kyrgyzstan President-elect Sadyr Japarov

12 January 2021

Condolences over passing of Metropolitan Filaret

All events

Official documents

Ordinance No. 5 of 7 December 2020

On conferment of the state awards of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 137 of 22 April 2020

On conferment of state awards

Decree No. 125 of 13 April 2020

On amending the Decree of the President of the Republlic of Belarus

Ordinance No. 1 of 9 April 2020

On amending the ordinances of the President of the Republic of Belarus

Decree No. 121 of 7 April 2020

On housing relations