Belarus
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 207,600 km²
- Capital
- Minsk
- ISO
- BY
What the flag means
Red is often explained as the battles fought to defend the homeland and victory, and green as rich forests, fields, and hope. The pattern near the flagpole is based on the embroidery of the rushnyk, a traditional cloth.
Fun facts
- FlagBelarus’s flag has a traditional red-and-white embroidered pattern running vertically along its left edge.
- GeographyBelarus is landlocked, but it is believed to have more than 10,000 lakes.
- GeographyThe “Białowieża Forest,” which straddles the border between Belarus and Poland, is home to European bison.
- CultureThe “Bela” in the name Belarus comes from a word meaning “white”.
