Quick facts about Rostov-on-Don
| Area: | 354 sq km |
| Location: | The city lies in the southern region of Russia, on the Don River. |
| Geographic coordinates: |
47 16 N, 39 43 E |
| Population: | 1024.5 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | 1749 |
| Climate: | The climate is temperately continental. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 863 |
| Major attractions: | The Birth of Blessed Virgin Cathedral, the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral |
