The Belarus Political Map also highlights the major cities, capitals, and the political boundaries of the nation. The major cities shown in the map are: Polatsk, Slutsk, Krychaw, Baranaviohy, Orsha, Maladzyechna, Zhytkavichy, and Salihorsk.
Belarus is divided into six regions that are sub-divided into raions, known as districts. The regions are: Brest Voblast, Homiel Voblast, Hrodna Voblast, Mahilou Voblast, Vitsebsk Voblast, and Minsk Voblast.
Belarus is a presidential republic. The current president of Belarus is Alexander Lukashenko and Mikhail Myasnikovich is the prime minister of the nation.
Belarus attained its independence from the USSR in 1991.


