Belarus formerly called as Belorussia is situated in Eastern Europe with an area of 80,153 sq miles with population around 10 millions. The capital city of Belarus is Minsk and the currency here in use is Belarusian ruble. Majority of people here speak Russian and Belarusian. Christianity prevails in larger extent over the country, however we still can find Jewish and Muslim communities, but in small number. The climatic conditions are cool and you are advised to carry your sweaters and raincoats throughout the year if you travel there.
If you are really looking for cheaper modes of transportation, public buses and trains are also available. However, traveling may be very crowded in the morning and evening times which are the peak hours for government offices and schools. Minsk is the capital of Belarus and there one can find a cheap and efficient system of transportation, the metro. The taxis are simply awesome and you can reach your destination, wherever that might be in anything less than $5. The same goes with any other town of Belarus. You should call the taxi at your hotel by requesting the staff instead of going and finding it at the street corner. This is because it is better not to go in a taxi with a stranger especially because there are quite a few rogues who are hunting for gullible foreigners.
Green lakes, beautiful plains, ancient palaces, cloisters and scenic forests are the eye catching travel locations of Belarus. It’s a perfect place for nature lovers as well as sports lovers. The 16th century catholic churches remain highlighted in tourist’s trip books. And talking about landscapes, tourists could well be amazed with the fabulous nature’s beauty. The Belarusian lowlands (Paliessie) with lakes of very low banks, are an absolute treat to watch. On other side, the northern part of Belarus is completely an upland region with beautiful glaciers. The small cities around Minsk are stunning and remind the chronicles of Soviet kingdom and reflect its spectacular history. There are lots of resorts and clubs available around the country especially for skiing, hiking and many other sports. The nightlife here is awesome with wine and brew, which is available round the clock at bars in Minsk.
Communication can be at times a problem in Minsk. This is because the internet connections are a bit slow. There are several post offices which offer the internet services at cheap rates. If you want to use the public phones then you can use the cards which can be easily bought at the local shops or the news agents. One good thing about the postal office at Minsk is that it provides internet facility for cheap rates round the clock.
It is illegal to carry drugs in Belarus. And there are strict punishments for those who are caught with these. Even death sentences can be given if found guilty of highest level of crime pertaining to drugs. So be careful while you are traveling to Belarus.
