Grodno or Hrodna is a city in the west of Belarus, Europe.
It is on the Neman River, close to the borders of Poland and Lithuania. It is the capital of Grodno Region. About 365 thousand people live in the city.
Hrodna / Grodno | |
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Гроднa / Гроднo | |
Coordinates: 53°40′N 23°50′E / 53.667°N 23.833°E | |
Country | Belarus |
Region | Grodno Region |
Founded | 1128 (1127) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mechislav Goy |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 365,610 |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Area code | +375-15 |
License plate | 4 |
Website | www.region.grodno.by |
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