Everything from Belarus

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. It has a population of about 9.2 million, with Minsk as the capital and largest city. Historically, Belarus was part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and later the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth before being absorbed into the Russian Empire. It became one of the Soviet republics and declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of the USSR.

Today, Belarus maintains close ties with Russia and has a largely state-controlled economy. The country is characterized by extensive forests, lakes, and flat plains. It is known for its Orthodox Christian traditions, folk culture, and historic towns such as Brest and Grodno. Despite political challenges, Belarus preserves a unique identity at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Europe, blending Slavic traditions with remnants of its diverse historical influences.

Belarus is a country in the region Sandalsand has defined as North and Central Europe. There are introductions to this region and other regions in the Destinations menu.