Elamur LocationsBraslaw
A settlement in Belarus; local name Браслаў.
English name
Braslaw — Conventional Belarusian-based English form; the dated 2007 national geographical romanization is listed separately where it differs.
Other forms in use:
- Braslav — Russian-based English spelling used in historical and geographical references; not a separate official renaming.
- Braslaŭ — Belarusian national geographical romanization of 2007, recommended by the UN in 2012; identified by date, without implying that domestic policy remained unchanged after 2023.
- Brasław — Polish historical name used in regional history and genealogical references in English.
- Браслаў — Original Belarusian spelling, useful when matching local source titles quoted in English.
French name
Braslaw — Same form as in English; retained in French reference usage.
Other forms in use:
- Braslav — Russian-based form also used in French references.
- Brasław — Polish historical name in French regional references.
About
Braslaw is a town in the Vitebsk region of northern Belarus. It stands among the Braslaw Lakes, a landscape protected by a national park.
Notes
The 2007 geographical romanization is dated; domestic rules changed in 2023. Reference pages checked 2026-11-15: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braslaw ; https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braslaw.
Identifiers: Wikidata Q628623 · JSON
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