Quick facts about Veliky Novgorod
| Area: | 8,829 hectares |
| Location: | The city lies on the Volkhov River just below its outflow from the Lake Ilmen. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
58 30 N, 31 20 E |
| Population: | approx 230,600 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 859 |
| Climate: | The climate is temperate continental. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 81622 |
| Major attractions: | St Sofia Cathedral, Kremlin, many churches and monasteries. |
