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