Quick Facts about Kiev

Area:	827 sq km
Location:	Kievan region, on the River Dnepr
Geographic coordinates:	50 28 N, 30 29 E
Population:	2,900,000 (2001 est.)
Foundation:	482 A.D.
Climate:	Temperate continental. It is mainly characterized by plentiful precipitation and cloudiness in winter and fall. Winters are usually long and cold. Summers are short but can be pretty hot.
UTC/GMT Offset:	UTC/GMT + 2 hours
Area code:	44
Major attractions:	St. Sophia's Cathedral, Uspensky Cathedral, St. Michael Monastery, Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra, Golden Gate, Andreyevsky Spusk.
Major industries:	Metallurgy, engineering industry, chemicals, textiles, food processing, building materials, electric products, gas, oil, coal and peat production, woodworking industry.