Belarusian population is almost 9 million 697 thousand people

As of September 1, 2007, the Belarusian population is 9 million 697 thousand people. 69247 children were born in our country from January till August. It is 9.1% more in comparison with the same period of the last year. The highest birth-rate has been registered in Brest and Homel Regions and in Minsk.

It is reported that the growth of the birth-rate is typical of both cities and rural areas.

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