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Belarus quiz
Belarus comes up in 6 quizzes: outline, flag, capital, the Europe map and 2 Explorer photos. Mir Castle Complex and Nesvizh Castle are among its 2 photos.
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8 questions about Belarus only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Belarus at a glance
| Capital | Minsk |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Eastern Europe, east of Poland |
| Population | 9.5 million (2025 estimate), 97th of 196 |
| Area | 207,600 km², 82nd of 196 |
| People per km² | 46 |
| Land borders | Russia (1,312 km), Ukraine (1,111 km), Lithuania (640 km), Poland (375 km), Latvia (161 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, 346 m |
| Official languages | Russian and Belarusian |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble |
| Flag colours | red, green and white |
| Independence | 1991, from the Soviet Union |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +375 |
| Terrain | Generally flat with much marshland |
| Climate | Cold winters, cool and moist summers; transitional between continental and maritime |
| Where the name comes from | The name is a compound of the Slavic words "bel" (white) and "Rus" (the Old East Slavic ethnic designation) to form the meaning White Rusian or White Ruthenian |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Belarus is landlocked and touches 5 countries; Russia has the longest border with it (1,312 km), Latvia the shortest (161 km). By area Belarus is 82nd of 196 countries, just behind Guyana and ahead of Kyrgyzstan. Its highest point, Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, is only 346 m above the sea; 21 countries have a lower top.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
2 in Explorer
A red-brick Gothic and Renaissance castle with five towers, beside a pond.
Photo: Sergey Sebelev / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Radziwiłł family's palace-castle beside a lake, with baroque and Renaissance wings.
Photo: Dmitry Gerasimov / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
3| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Minsk? | Belarus |
| Which European country has its seat of government in Minsk? | Belarus |
| What is the capital of Belarus? | Minsk |
Belarus, question by question
Ukraine is a wrong choice for Minsk and again for Belarus's outline. Tajikistan, Iran and Bangladesh sit beside Belarus in the flag round. Belarus's shape is shown beside Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania.
Explorer has 2 Belarus photos: Mir Castle Complex and Nesvizh Castle.
Every Belarus question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Belarus in?
Belarus is in Europe.
What is the population of Belarus?
About 9.5 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Belarus?
Belarus borders Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland and Latvia.
What is the highest point in Belarus?
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, at 346 m.
What is the official language of Belarus?
There are 2: Russian and Belarusian.