Landlocked by Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Belarus is situated in Eastern Europe, and has a total population of just over 9.5 million people, and its capital is the city of Minsk. With three major rivers and thousands of lakes, its landscape is relatively flat and forested. It gained independence from Russia in 1991, and many of its most beautiful historical sites can be seen in Brest, to the east of the country. Don't miss the natural delights of Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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