Belarus Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Belarus |
| Common Name | Belarus – /ˌbel.əˈɹus/ |
| Nationality | Belarusian(s) – noun, Belarusian – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1991 (from from the Soviet Union) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 regions and 1 municipality |
| Total Population | 9.5 million (#97) with 80.7% urbanized – 2024 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Minsk (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Russian (official), Belarusian (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 87% of total population |
| Currency | Belarusian Rubles (BYB/BYR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $176.2 billion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $19,100 (#96) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 207,600 sq km / 80,155 sq mi (#86) with 2.3% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Eastern Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: My, Bielarusy” (We Belarusians)