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Belarus Neighboring Countries

Belarus is located in Eastern Europe (Europe), with its capital in Minsk. The official languages are Belarusian, Russian. The currency is Belarusian ruble.

What are the neighboring countries of Belarus? Belarus shares land borders with 5 countries. These Belarus neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Belarus at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Belarus neighboring countries are: Lithuania, Russia, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Belarus and its border countries. The map highlights Belarus in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Belarus

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Belarus?

Belarus shares land borders with 5 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Belarus?

The neighboring countries of Belarus are: Lithuania, Russia, Latvia, Poland and Ukraine.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Belarus?

Countries in Europe with 5 land borders: Bulgaria, Montenegro, Slovakia, Croatia, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Spain, Romania.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Belarus?

Countries in Europe with more than 5 land borders: Italy, Russia, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Austria, France, Hungary, Serbia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Belarus?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 5 land borders: Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Luxembourg, Albania, and 25 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Belarus?

The capitals of countries bordering Belarus are:
  • Lithuania: Vilnius
  • Russia: Moscow
  • Latvia: Riga
  • Poland: Warsaw
  • Ukraine: Kyiv

What are the country codes of Belarus's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Belarus's neighbors are:
  • Lithuania: LT (ISO 2) / LTU (ISO 3)
  • Russia: RU (ISO 2) / RUS (ISO 3)
  • Latvia: LV (ISO 2) / LVA (ISO 3)
  • Poland: PL (ISO 2) / POL (ISO 3)
  • Ukraine: UA (ISO 2) / UKR (ISO 3)