Belarus
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Introduction
Capital: Minsk
Population
Total Population:
9,702,000
Annual growth rate:
-0.3%
Density:
47 inhabitant/km²
Urban population:
73.0%
Population of main cities including suburbs:
Minsk (1,790,000); Gomel (481,000); Maguilev (370,000); Vitebsk (340,000); Grodna (320,000).
Ethnic Origins:
Belarusian 81.2%, Russian 11.4%, Polish 3.9%, Ukrainian 2.4%, other 1.1% (1999 census)
Official Language:
Russian and Belarusian which are spoken by 80% of the population.
Other languages spoken:
It is important to note that other languages are also used in this country such as Polish, Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Yiddish.
Business language:
Russian, fluently spoken, and English, well spoken within companies having an international activity.
Religion:
Orthodox 86%, Catholics 5%, Jews 5%, Others 4%.
Local time:
It is %T:%M %A in MinskExchange rate on :
National currency: Belarussian Rubble (BYR)Country overview
Type of State:
Republic based on parliamentary democracy but actually it is dictatorship where President enjoys immense powers.
Type of economy:
Lower-middle-income economy, Transition country.
Entirely dependent on its trade with Russia. Important transit route for Russian gas supplies to parts of Europe.
Entirely dependent on its trade with Russia. Important transit route for Russian gas supplies to parts of Europe.
HDI*:
0,817/1
HDI (world rank):
67th/177
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.
Telecommunication
Telephone code:
To call from Belarus, dial 810
To call in Belarus, dial +375
To call from Belarus, dial 810
To call in Belarus, dial +375
Internet suffix:
.by
Telephone lines:
37.8 per 100 inhabitants
Internet users:
28.9 per 100 inhabitants
Foreign trade in figures
| Foreign trade indicators | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| Imports of goods (millions USD) | 11,397 | 16,214 | 16,746 | 22,104 | 28,400 |
| Exports of goods (millions USD) | 10,076 | 13,942 | 16,109 | 19,835 | 24,329 |
| Imports of services (millions USD) | 841 | 970 | 1,093 | 1,658 | 2,021 |
| Exports of services (millions USD) | 1,500 | 1,747 | 2,073 | 2,397 | 3,254 |
Source: World Bank
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