Division

Reference data 

Official Name

Republic of Belarus

Capital

Minsk

Official languages

Belarusian and Russian

Total land area of Belarus

207,600 km²

Population

9.491,8 million (on 1 January 2018)

Currency of Belarus

Belarusian rouble (Br)

Climate

The Republic of Belarus has a temperate continental climate. It is formed under the influence of Atlantic air masses and characterized by rainy, not-hot summer, mild winters with frequent thaws, unstable weather in autumn and winter.

Average temperatures

Average temperatures vary across Belarus. In January, temperatures average from -4.5°C to -8°C. In July the average temperature is +17°C to +18.5°C.

Some parts of Belarus experience sub-zero temperatures for more than a third of the year.

Fallout of precipitation.

Belarus has an average annual rainfall of 600-700 mm. 70% of the rain falls from April to October.

Belarus also enjoys 75-125 days of snow each year, with falls ranging from 15 to 30cm.

Emergency phone numbers

112 - Unified number for emergency services

101 - Fire brigade

102 – Police

103 - Emergency medical services

104 - Gas leaks

More information about Belarus

http://www.belarus.by/ru/about-belarus/key-facts