Belarus
Republic of Belarus
Europe · Eastern Europe
Famous Personality
Marc Chagall
artist
He was a world-famous modernist painter born in Vitebsk.
Local Delicacy
Draniki
These are crispy potato pancakes often served with sour cream.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Mir Castle
This UNESCO-listed castle is one of Belarus's most celebrated historic monuments.
Agriculture & Produce
Potatoes are a signature Belarusian crop and one of the country's most widely grown staples.
Apples are Belarus's leading orchard fruit and are widely cultivated across the country.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The tsymbaly hammered dulcimer is one of Belarus's best-known traditional folk instruments.
The Belarusian duda bagpipe is a historic symbol of the country's folk heritage.
The domra is widely played in Belarusian folk orchestras and traditional ensembles.
The bayan button accordion is very popular in Belarusian folk and popular music.
The zhaleika reed pipe appears in Belarusian rural music with a bright, penetrating sound.