799 sq km

Location:

The city stands at the foot of the Ural Mountains, on the two banks of the Kama River, Volga's largest inflow.

Geographic
coordinates:

58 01 N, 56 10 E

Population:

989,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1781

Climate:

The climate is continental. The average summer temperature is +18-22 C, the average winter temperature -15-20 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 5 hours

Area code:

3422

Major attractions:

Peter and Paul Cathedral, the Perm Art Gallery, Spaso-Preobrazhensky Monastery.