over 1,091 sq km

Location:

European part of Russian Federation, between the Oka and the Volga Rivers, on the Moskva River.

Geographic
coordinates:

55 45 N, 37 37 E

Population:

approx 10,407,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1147, by Duke Yuri Dolgorukiy

Climate:

The climate varies from intensely cold winters to swelteringly hot summers.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

495

Major attractions:

Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Poklonnaya Mountain, Cathedral of Christ the Savior.