590,00 sq. km (the territory of the Arkhangelsk region)

Location:

Located at the mouth of the Severnaya Dvina River where it flows into the White Sea.

Geographic
coordinates:

64 54 N, 40 54 E

Population:

approx 352,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1584

Climate:

The climate is subarctic, nautical, with a long winter season and short cool summer.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8182

Major attractions:

Regional Museum, Art Museum and Museum of Wooden Architecture.