Fun fact 1 about Gomel
city
The name Gomel is most plausibly derived from the stream Homeyuk, which flowed into the river Sozh.
Gomel
Belarus
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Gomel
Belarus
Country
Belarus
Population
481.0K
Coordinates
52.43, 30.98
Gomel or Homyel is a city in south-eastern Belarus. It serves as the administrative centre of Gomel Region and Gomel District, though it is administratively separated from the district. As of 2025, it is the second-largest city in Belarus, with 501,193 inhabitants.
From the “Etymology” section
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