What is another word for byelorussia?
Pronunciation: [bˈa͡ɪɪlˌɔːɹʌʃə] (IPA) 
Belarus is a country located in Eastern Europe. It is also known as Byelorussia, which comes from the Russian language. The country gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Belarus is landlocked and shares a border with Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia. It has a population of approximately 9.5 million people and the primary language spoken is Belarusian. In addition to Byelorussia, the country is also referred to as White Russia or the Republic of Belarus. The name White Russia comes from the white clothing worn by the Slavic people who inhabited the region.
