General Information Capital:Minsk Area:207,595 km (80,153 sq miles).2 Population:9.8 million Electricity:220V, 50Hz. Adaptors are recommended. IDD:+375 Timezone:GMT +2 Hrs (+3 Hrs MAR-OCT)
Language Language: Belarusian and Russian (both official). Other.
Government Government: Republic since 1991.
Religion Religion: Christian, mainly Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic with small Protestant, Jewish and Muslim communities.
Health Health: The following vaccinations are recommended: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus.
Business Hours Business Hours: Mon-Sat: 9.00-18.00
Speed Limit Speed Limit: Cities:60 km/h, Outside cities:90 km/h
Traffic Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years.
Driving License Driving License: International Driving Permit required. When travelling by private vehicle, travellers must be able to produce ownership documents or a letter of 'power of attorney' at customs offices at border crossings. Only originals of these documents are accepted. Travellers must have third party car insurance or they may get an on-the-spot fine. Travellers can only buy this when entering Belarus. Motorists should enquire at customs border offices for information.
Climate Climate: Cold winters, cool and moist summers; transitional between continental and coastal areas
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800
GPS GPS: 53 55 N, 27 33 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-19.00. In big cities shops are open daily and many open 24 hours a day.
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