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Belarus weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit: 

Temperate continental climate.

Required clothing: 

Medium- to heavyweights in winter. Waterproofs are advisable throughout the year.

Geography

Belarus is bordered by Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine and the Russian Federation. It is covered largely by forests and lakes, which are rich in wildlife, and is crossed by major rivers such as the Dnieper.

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