Belarus
Located in the European part of the former Soviet Union, Belarus shares its borders with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. It has a population of around 11 million; 77.9 percent are ethnic Belarusians; 13.2 percent are Russians; 4.1 percent are Poles; and 2.9 percent are Ukrainians. The most commonly used language is Russian.
Belarus declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991 and, as a Newly Independent State it
has developed a diversified industrial profile. The major industries are electronics, chemicals, light industry, defense-related products, and prefabricated construction materials. Belarus is also a major producer of trucks, tractors, metal-cutting machinery, electrical motors and household appliances.
Investment Promotion Agency:
Belarussian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency
Iasherov Prospect 7
Minsk
220004
Belarus
tel: +375 17 226 5175
fax: +375 17 211 28 26
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