Presentation of Belarus : Geography

Country's official name :

Belarus

Capital:

Minsk

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Minsk (1,790,000) ; Gomel (481,000) ; Maguilev (370,000) ; Vitebsk (340,000) ; Grodna (320,000)

Area:

207,600 km²

Type of Climate :

Because of the proximity of the Baltic Sea the country's climate is temperate continental. Winters last between 105 and 145 days, and summers last up to 150 days. The average temperature in January is -6°C, and the average temperature for July is about 18°C, with high humidity. Average annual precipitation ranges from 550 to 700 millimeters.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Minsk

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

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(s):

Russian, fluently spoken, and English, well spoken within companies having an international activity.

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