Belarus
Geographical & General Info
- Capital: Minsk
- Population: approx. 9.2 million
- Languages: Belarusian, Russian (both official)
- Area: 207,800 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (MSK)
- Currency: Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
- Flag Colors: Red, green, white (with traditional ornament pattern)
- National Holiday: July 3
- National Anthem: My, Belarusi
- Neighboring Countries: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Minsk
- Gomel
- Vitebsk
- Mogilev
- Grodno
- Brest
- Bobruisk
- Baranovichi
- Borisov
- Pinsk
- Orsha
- Mozyr
- Soligorsk
- Lida
- Novopolotsk
Top 15 Attractions
- Mir Castle Complex (UNESCO)
- Nesvizh Castle (UNESCO)
- Brest Hero Fortress Complex
- Białowieża Forest / Belovezhskaya Pushcha (UNESCO)
- Independence Square & Independence Avenue (Minsk)
- National Library of Belarus
- Khatyn Memorial Complex
- Silichi Ski Resort
- Old Town & Old Castle of Grodno
- Braslaw Lakes National Park
- Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve
- Lida Castle
- Stalin Line Open-Air Museum
- Red Church / Church of Saints Simon and Helena (Minsk)
- Dudutki Folk Crafts Museum
Climate and Nature
Belarus experiences a moderate continental climate with cold, snowy winters and mild, pleasantly warm summers. The topography is predominantly flat to gently rolling plains, earning the nickname 'Lungs of Europe' due to its vast tracts of primeval forests, extensive marshlands, and thousands of glacial lakes.
Culture and Gastronomy
Belarusian culture is deeply rooted in East Slavic traditions, folklore, and historic crafts. Gastronomy is hearty and relies heavily on potatoes, mushrooms, and pork. The national staple is Draniki (crispy potato pancakes served with sour cream). Other traditional dishes include Machanka (pork stew) and cold beetroot soup (Kholodnik).
Economy
The economy of Belarus features a state-dominated market centered around heavy machinery, manufacturing, and agriculture. Key industrial outputs include 'Belarus' brand tractors, heavy dump trucks, and potash fertilizers. In recent decades, the IT sector centered in Minsk's Hi-Tech Park has also developed rapidly.
Did you know?
- Belarus harbors the Belovezhskaya Pushcha, one of the last remaining fragments of the primeval forest that once covered the European Plain?
- The European bison (wisent), Europe's heaviest land mammal, was saved from extinction and thrives in Belarusian nature reserves?
- Minsk was heavily rebuilt after World War II, making it a prominent architectural showcase of grand Stalinist Neoclassicism?
- Belarus manufactures the BELAZ-75710, the largest haulage dump truck in the world capable of carrying up to 450 tonnes?
- The National Library of Belarus in Minsk is constructed in the shape of a rhombicuboctahedron and lights up at night with thousands of LEDs?
Live footage: Discover Belarus via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Belarus and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Belarus: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Belarus: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Belarus in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
