Belarus

Belarus contains part of one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests.

Country

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Guide type Country

In this guide

Why go

Capital: Minsk

Currency: Belarusian Ruble (BYN)

Languages: Belarusian & Russian

Best time: May–Sep

Weather: Continental; cold winters, mild/warm summers

Top attractions: Minsk • Mir Castle • Nesvizh • Brest • Belovezhskaya Pushcha

Nature: Forests • lakes • wetlands • national parks

Quick fact: Belarus contains part of one of Europe's last remaining primeval forests.