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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Russia’s population is about 15.7× that of Belarus, a difference of 134,401,222.
Russia’s surface area is about 82.5× that of Belarus, a difference of 16,917,561 km².
Belarus’ population density is 425% higher than that of Russia, a difference of 35.6 /km².
Russia’s nominal GDP is about 28.6× that of Belarus, a difference of $2.10 trillion.
Russia’s GDP per capita is 79% higher than that of Belarus, a difference of $6,571.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Minsk
Moscow
9,132,629
143,533,851
207,629 km²
17,125,190 km²
44 /km²
8.4 /km²
$75.96 billion · 2024
$2.17 trillion · 2024
$8,318 · 2024
$14,889 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe
Belarusian ruble · BYN · Br
Russian ruble · RUB · ₽
Belarusian
Russian
+375
+7
.by
.ru
BY / BLR
RU / RUS
Europe/Minsk
Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more)
Белару́сь
Россия
| Measure | Belarus | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Minsk | Moscow |
| Population | 9,132,629 | 143,533,851 |
| Surface area | 207,629 km² | 17,125,190 km² |
| Population density | 44 /km² | 8.4 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $75.96 billion · 2024 | $2.17 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $8,318 · 2024 | $14,889 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Europe | Eastern Europe |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble · BYN · Br | Russian ruble · RUB · ₽ |
| Nationality | Belarusian | Russian |
| Phone code | +375 | +7 |
| Internet domain | .by | .ru |
| ISO codes | BY / BLR | RU / RUS |
| Time zone | Europe/Minsk | Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul (+24 more) |
| Native name | Белару́сь | Россия |
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Belarus, known as the "Lungs of Europe," is a landlocked nation in Eastern Europe that captivates with its serene landscapes, resilient spirit, and warm hospitality, offering travelers a glimpse into a country where tradition and modernity gently intertwine.
Full Belarus profile →Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.
Full Russia profile →The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
Belarus has a recorded population of approximately 9,132,629 people.
Belarus covers an area of about 207,629 km².
Belarus has a population density of roughly 44 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belarus has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $75.96 billion as of 2024.
Belarus has a GDP per capita of approximately $8,318.
Belarus uses the Belarusian ruble (BYN), with the symbol Br.
Belarus is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Belarus is Белару́сь.
People from Belarus are referred to as Belarusian.
The international dialing code for Belarus is +375.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belarus is .by.
Belarus uses the Europe/Minsk time zone.
Belarus, known as the "Lungs of Europe," is a landlocked nation in Eastern Europe that captivates with its serene landscapes, resilient spirit, and warm hospitality, offering travelers a glimpse into a country where tradition and modernity gently intertwine.
The capital of Russia is Moscow.
Russia has a recorded population of approximately 143,533,851 people.
Russia covers an area of about 17,125,190 km².
Russia has a population density of roughly 8.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Russia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.17 trillion as of 2024.
Russia has a GDP per capita of approximately $14,889.
Russia uses the Russian ruble (RUB), with the symbol ₽.
Russia is located in Eastern Europe, Europe.
The native name of Russia is Россия.
People from Russia are referred to as Russian.
The international dialing code for Russia is +7.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Russia is .ru.
Russia spans 26 time zones including Asia/Anadyr, Asia/Barnaul, Asia/Chita and 23 more.
Russia, or the Russian Federation, is a vast transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is the largest country in the world by area.