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    Belarus

    Belarus at a glance

    Capital city

    Minsk

    Population

    9.1 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $950/month (Local Data, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 8/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    2.21/5 — rank 110/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Belarusian, Russian

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    People & culture

    The capital, Minsk, is celebrated for its wide, clean boulevards and a growing cafe culture that warms the chilly winters. Both Belarusian and Russian are spoken widely, reflecting a rich, dual cultural heritage.