Minsk

Minsk is the capital and a major city of Belarus with a population of 1,780,000 ( in 2006 ). Minsk is also a headquarters of the Commonwealth of Independent States. As a capital, Minsk has a special administrative status in Belarus and is also the capital of Minsk voblast (province) and Minsk raion. Minsk is situated by the Svislach and Niamiha rivers. Minsk's area is 266,8 sq km; highest point i ...

Date added: 22 April '06