76,000 sq km (the territory of the Krasnodarsky krai)

Location:

Located in the very center of the Krasnodarsky krai, on the Kuban River.

Geographic
coordinates:

45 02 N, 39 00 E

Population:

approx 715,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1793

Climate:

The climate in Krasnodar is temperate continental.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8612

Major attractions:

Pushkin Monument, Red Church, Monument to the Cossacks.