Facts
Population of 9 million
The capital of Belarus is Minsk
The official languages are Russian and Belarusian
Higher education is free in Belarus
There are no natural mountains in Belarus
Popular Foods
Khaladnik: cold beet soup
Vereshchaka: stew of pork sausages, bacon, onions, flour, beer, and spices
Draniki: potato pancake
Galusky: potato dumplings
Lazanki: pasta topped with lard and onions