A. Belorussia
B. Chad
C. Hungo
D. None
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Belarus, landlocked country of eastern Europe. Until it became independent in 1991, Belarus, formerly known as Belorussia or White Russia, was the smallest of the three Slavic republics included in the Soviet Union (the larger two being Russia and Ukraine).
Belarus was previously known as Belorussia or White Russia:
Belorussia:
The official name of the country until 1991. It was used in the Russian monarchy to emphasize the extent of the empire.
White Russia
The term “White Russia” or “White Ruthenia” comes from the Middle Ages, when it was used to refer to the Polotsk area. The term was also used in the 17th century by Russian tsars to describe lands added from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
The name Belarus literally translates to “White Ruthenia”. The name may come from the white clothing worn by the local Slavic population.
Belarus’ history includes:
Soviet era
In 1919, Russians occupied Belarus, which became known as the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR). In 1922, the BSSR became a founding member of the USSR.
Independence
In 1991, Belarus became an independent state after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The country’s name was changed to the Republic of Belarus on August 25, 1991.
The correct answer to the question: "What was the former name of Belarus?" is "Belorussia".
