Belarus

Belarus (Belarusian: Беларусь, Biełaruś; Russian: Беларусь, Belarus’), is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital and largest city is Minsk. Over 40% of its 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) are forested. Its major economic sectors are service industries and manufacturing. Until the 20th century it was part of European states like Great Duchy of Lithuania or Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth with strong cultural ties between them as well as significant influence from Russia due to geographical proximity.

Since then—after brief period under Soviet rule after Second World War—it has become an independent state within former USSR borders which declared sovereignty on 27 July 1990 but remained member of Commonwealth Independent States until dissolution in December 1991 when it gained full independence from Soviet Union following referendum held earlier that year . After this transition government started introducing market reforms gradually leading towards establishment mixed economy consisting mainly out of public sector companies supported by private ones while maintaining social safety net for citizens through various welfare programs funded mostly via taxation system implemented recently .

In terms international relations Belarus established several bilateral treaties with neighbouring countries such us China , India , Kazakhstan etc., signed cooperation agreements with United Nations agencies like UNESCO or WHO among other international organizations including Councils Europe since 1994 thus having access most up date standards across multiple areas especially education healthcare services industry regulation legislation etc.. It also joined Eurasian Economic Union 2015 allowing common trade policies shared customs regulations tariff barriers labor movement rights guaranteed visa free travel certain regions depending nationality agreement reached prior visit hence encouraging tourism investments into infrastructure development help increase living conditions quality life general population throughout region despite few incidents reported during previous years attributed political unrest situation existing some parts borderlands

In recent times nation experienced progress both economically socially thanks introduction new laws increasing wages minimum wage level protecting worker’s rights promoting gender equality meanwhile reducing military presence civilian locations implementing environmental protection measures making sure natural resources remain sustainable future generations use enjoy same benefits current one does so far . Overall outlook looks positive although there still lot work be done order maintain steady growth ensure security stability entire region result past decisions taken effect today go beyond just geopolitical context suffice say success story awaits those involved taking proactive approach creating better tomorrow world around them