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Minsk

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Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha rivers. As of 2026 it has a population of about two million, making it the 11th-most populous city in Europe. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Population
1,995,091 1
2026 figure, from Minsk's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
409.53 1
Founding Year
1067 1
1067 is Minsk's first mention in the historical record, the date the infobox itself gives as "First mentioned."
Population Estimate Year
2026 1
Elevation (m)
281 1
Infobox gives 280.6 m; stored rounded to the nearest whole meter (elevation-m is an Int key).
Latitude
53.90056 degrees north 1
Longitude
27.55861 degrees east 1
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Associated With

Belarus, Countries

Minsk is the capital of Belarus.

Source Minsk (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Belarus, Countries

Minsk is the capital of Belarus.

Source Minsk (Wikipedia)
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1. Minsk (Wikipedia)
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  • Infobox, population
    1,995,091 (2026)
  • Infobox, area
    409.53 km2 (158.12 sq mi)
  • Infobox, elevation
    280.6 m (921 ft)
  • Infobox, coordinates
    53°54′02″N 27°33′31″E
  • Infobox, first mentioned
    First mentioned 1067
  • Introduction
    Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha rivers.
  • Capital Of: Belarus, Lead section, capital fact
    Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus, located on the Svislach and the now subterranean Nyamiha rivers.
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