Country Facts

• Population: 9.6 million (UN, 2009)
• Capital: Minsk
• Area: 207,595 sq km (80,153 sq miles)
• Major language: Russian, Belarussian (both official)
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 63 years (men), 75 years (women) (UN)
• Monetary unit: 1 Belarussian rouble = 100 kopeks
• Main exports: Machinery, chemical and petroleum products
• GNI per capita: US $5,380 (World Bank, 2008)
• Internet domain: .by
• International dialling code: +375

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