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Belarus
Belarus is a landlocked Eastern European country between Russia and Poland, characterised by vast forests, lakes and a Soviet-influenced political and architectural legacy.
- Capital
- Minsk
- Population
- 9.2M
- Currency
- Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
- Continent
- Europe
Every flag, every nation.
A wall of national flags from across the world. Click any flag to read its design history, adoption date, and the symbolism of its colours.
Cities and landmarks worth the trip.
States of the union.
Twenty-eight of the fifty states plus the District of Columbia and the territories — capitals, statehoods, mottoes, populations and flags.
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- Washington, D.C.
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From the journal.
Long-form writing alongside the encyclopaedia — essays and notes for curious travellers.
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Micro-States: All 25 Countries Smaller Than 1,000 km²
Every sovereign country under 1,000 square kilometres, ranked by size, with populations, regions, how they survive ec…
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List of Cities in California
Every one of California's 483 incorporated cities, grouped by county and region, plus the 75 largest by population an…
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The 10 Largest Cities in Slovenia: A Complete Guide
Discover the 10 largest cities in Slovenia, from Ljubljana and Maribor to Ptuj and Kamnik, with 2025 population figur…
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Soomaa National Park: The Solo Traveller’s Guide to Estonia’s Five-Season Wilderness
Soomaa National Park in south-western Estonia is one of Europe's most underrated wilderness destinations and one of t…
