General information
Status: Capital of the Republic of Belarus
Founded: 1067
Time: GMT +2 (Last Sunday in October - last Sunday in March: GMT +3)
Location: 53°54′N 27°34′E
Main river: Svislach and Niamiha rivers
Area: 305.47 km2
Population: 1,830,700
Population density: 6,000 people/km2
Dialing code: +375 17; +375 29 (mobile); +375 25 (mobile Life); +375 33 (mobile MTS); +375 44 (mobile Velcom);
City anniversary: 11 September
Phone Numbers: Emergencies (fire 101, police 102, ambulance 103)
Nightlife: The legal drinking age in Minsk is 18 years old. Visitors must present valid ID to purchase or drink alcohol.
Smoking: Throughout Minsk, smoking is not prohibited in all public areas excluding subway stations, taxis, government and sport buildings.
375(29) 660-770-4
