425 sq km

Location:

Located in the center of the European part of Russia on the banks of the Volga and the Kama Rivers.

Geographic
coordinates:

55 45 N, 49 10 E

Population:

1,110,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

Second half of the 13th century

Climate:

Temperate with warm summers and pretty cold winters.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8432

Major attractions:

Kremlin, Kazan University, Peter and Paul Cathedral.