Belarus Travel Guide
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Tourist season
Are November and December good months to visit Belarus?
November
Shoulder
season
December
Off
season
Did you know?
The population of Belarus is around 9.45 mil., which puts the country in 96. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).
How far is it?
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The distance between Minsk (BY) and Washington D.C. (US) is 4624 miles
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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions
From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Belarus
| Miles | Minsk | Grodno | Gomel | Brest | Vitebsk | Mogilev | Polotsk | Novogrudok |
| Minsk | - | 153 | 175 | 204 | 138 | 113 | 119 | 74 |
| Grodno | 153 | - | 310 | 110 | 277 | 266 | 234 | 82 |
| Gomel | 175 | 310 | - | 310 | 194 | 105 | 230 | 230 |
| Brest | 204 | 110 | 310 | - | 342 | 303 | 313 | 137 |
| Vitebsk | 138 | 277 | 194 | 342 | - | 89 | 60 | 208 |
| Mogilev | 113 | 266 | 105 | 303 | 89 | - | 126 | 186 |
| Polotsk | 119 | 234 | 230 | 313 | 60 | 126 | - | 176 |
| Novogrudok | 74 | 82 | 230 | 137 | 208 | 186 | 176 | - |
Best Ways to Experience Belarus
- Cuisine
- Animals
Practical Information for Travelers
- Budget
- Currency
- Vaccinations
- Visa
- Electricity
Determine the expenses for your travel or vacation budget, as well as the expenditures associated with residing in another country
MoreBackpacker's budget
Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).from
Tourist's budget
Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.from
Currency
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Vaccinations
MoreAll travelers
You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Belarus.
Most travelers
Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.
Some travelers
Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).Prevention
- Get vaccinated
- Avoid sharing body fluids
- Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
With or without a visa?
Visa requirements for citizens of
- United States
visiting 
Belarus for tourism
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.
- Registration upon arrival for stays longer than 5 days is mandatory.
- No transit without a visa under any circumstance.
Electricity
220V (50 Hz)
In Belarus the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.
Click on the socket icon to see more information
Type C
Type FFacts and Figures
Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country
Population | 96 / 231 Ranking | 9 449 323 Belarusian 83.7%, Russian 8.3%, Polish 3.1%, Ukrainian 1.7% |
Area | 87 / 230 Ranking | 80.2 thous. mi² It is approximately 2% of the territory of United States. |
Life expectancy | 119 / 196 Ranking | 74 Life expectancy expressed in years.men 68.6women 79.7 |
Median age | 126 / 157 Ranking | 40.9 Average age of population expressed in years.men 38women 43.9 |
Population growth | 153 / 172 Ranking | -0.29% The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss. |
Literacy | 2 / 131 Ranking | 99.9% Ability to read, write and count.men 99.9%women 99.9% |
GDP | 70 / 194 Ranking | 20 232 INT$ GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population. |
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