Fun facts about Belarus
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The name Belarus is closely related to the term Belaya Rus', meaning White Rus'.
Belarus
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
From the “Etymology” section
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The first known use of White Russia to refer to Belarus was in the late-16th century by Englishman Sir Jerome Horsey.
Belarus
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
From the “Etymology” section
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Belarus is landlocked and relatively flat, with about 40% of the country covered by forests.
Belarus
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
From the “Geography” section
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Belarus has an average annual rainfall of 550 to 700 mm (21.7 to 27.6 in).
Belarus
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
From the “Geography” section
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Belarus has been described as 'Europe's last dictatorship' under the leadership of President Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarus
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
From the “Government and politics” section
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