Quick facts about Belgorod
| Area: | 27.1 sq km |
| Location: | Belgorod is located in western part of Russia, on the Seversky Donets river just 40 km north from the Ukrainian border. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
50 36N, 36 36 E |
| Population: | approx 344 000 (2006 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1779 |
| Climate: | The climate is moderate continental. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 4722 |
| Major attractions: | The Belgorod Drama Theatre, the museum of regional, puppet-show theatre, Kursky battle diorama museum, Kosmos sport palace, Orange ice arena, Smolensky cathedral, Spaso-Preobrazhensky cathedral. |
