General information

Belarus

Health precautions: Medical care in Belarus is limited. There is a severe shortage of basic medical supplies. Elderly travelers and those with existing health problems may be at risk due to inadequate medical facilities. Travelers are encouraged to ensure that they bring an adequate supply of prescription medications in the event that there are delays in departing Belarus . Tuberculosis is an increasingly serious health concern in Belarus.
Do not drink tap water unless it has been boiled, filtered, or chemically disinfected. Do not drink unbottled beverages or drinks with ice. Do not eat fruits or vegetables unless they have been peeled or cooked.
For further information on sanitary conditions: MD Travel Health Information
For further information on safety conditions: U.S. Department of State - Travel advice: Belarus
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Time and time difference: It is %T:%M %A in Minsk (GMT+2 in winter, GMT+3 in summer)
Summer time period: Summer time from March to October

Type of climate: Because of the proximity of the Baltic Sea the country's climate is temperate continental. Winters last between 105 and 145 days, and summers last up to 150 days. The average temperature in January is -6°C, and the average temperature for July is about 18°C, with high humidity. Average annual precipitation ranges from 550 to 700 millimeters.

For further information: Countries of the world: general information on Belarus

To find an accommodation: Belarus Rent service
To find an apartment: Belarus Rentals site: appartments and hotels

Belarus sublets (rented by owner)
To find a job: Labour relations website, National Investment Agency

Telephone codes: To call in Belarus from Tunisia, dial 00 (ou +) +375.
To call Tunisia from Belarus, dial 810 (ou +) 216.
Mobile telephone standards
Internet suffix: .by