Is Belarus similar to North Korea?

Only nominally, because both are authoritarian dictatorships, but they are different in how far they take it. Here is a quick comparison of Belarus and North Korea side by side using light pollution photos from space. read more

The GDP per capita in North Korea is $1,800 while in Belarus it is $16,100. This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. read more

Belarus has been called 'the North Korea of Europe.' Protesters are routinely arrested, streets are named Lenin and hotel rooms are bugged. read more