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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.

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

10 December 2018

Talks with Sudan President Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir

6 December 2018

Informal summit of Commonwealth of Independent States

6 December 2018

Session of Supreme Eurasian Economic Council

5 December 2018

Greetings to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand

4 December 2018

Telephone conversation with Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev

4 December 2018

Andrei Zhishkevich appointed DBRB Chairman of Board

4 December 2018

Meeting with Slavkali head Mikhail Gutseriyev

4 December 2018

Meeting with Ambassador of Georgia to Belarus Valeri Kvaratskhelia

All events

Official documents

Decree No. 462 of 26 November 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 445 of 16 November 2018

On financing investment projects

Decree No. 423 of 1 November 2018

On presenting state awards

Decree No. 292 of 24 July 2018

On steps in preparation for the 2nd European Games MINSK 2019

Decree No. 247 of 20 June 2018

On the Year of Native Land