KIEV F.A.Q.

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 sights: 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.