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Country Name |
Republic of Belarus |
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Continent |
Europe |
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Surface area |
207,600 km2 |
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Capital |
Minsk |
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Population |
9,498,700 (2016) |
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Language |
Russian and Belarusian |
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Currency |
Belarusian Ruble (BYR) |
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Time zone |
+2hrs compared to Italy |
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Area code for Italy |
0039 |
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Area code from Italy |
00375 |
Yellow fever vaccination is not required.
This viral disease is transmitted by the bite of infected ticks. Vaccination is recommended when staying in areas with a higher risk of infection. The risk decreases in the winter months.
Hepatitis A is usually transmitted by contaminated food and water, or close physical contact with an infected person, whereas Hepatitis B is transmitted by exposure to infected body fluids and blood.
Infection typically occurs through contact with the saliva of an infected animal, usually caused by bites, scratches or licks near open wounds or mucous membranes (e.g. mouth, nose, eyes). The most common vectors are dogs and bats, but cases of infection in other domestic animals have also been reported.
Caused by toxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, the risk of tetanus infection is present throughout the country.
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease of bacterial origin. Vaccination is recommended for all travellers at risk of developing severe symptoms or coming into contact with infected individuals. It is also recommended for all travellers under the age of 16, who plan to stay in the country for more than 3 months.
Diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever, leishmaniasis, West Nile virus are found in Eastern Europe. As these diseases are transmitted by insect bites and there are no vaccines, it is important to adopt careful behavioural and preventive measures.
The following vaccinations are strongly recommended as these diseases can be contracted anywhere in the world. Experts advise that you protect yourself and other travellers by making sure you are up-to-date with all of the recommended vaccinations. This will allow you to travel safely, while minimising the risk of exposure to infection.
Belarus borders Russia to the northeast and east, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
The terrain is mostly flat, with small reliefs that can reach an altitude of up to 300 m in the central regions of the country. One-third of the national territory is covered by forests.
The climate is continental, characterised by very long, cold winters and short but rather hot summers. Although Belarus does not directly overlook the sea, it is significantly influenced by the Atlantic, causing an even distribution of rainfall all year round. Temperature excursions are more extreme towards the east, where continental features are more pronounced.
