Quick facts about Rostov Veliky
| Area: | 354 sq km |
| Location: | The city is located on the shores of Nero Lake in Yaroslavl Oblast |
| Geographic coordinates: |
47 16 N, 39 43 E |
| Population: | 35.6 (2005 est.) |
| Foundation: | IX cent. |
| Climate: | The climate is temperately continental. |
| UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
| Area code: | 863 |
| Major attractions: | The Rostov Kremlin, the Usoensky Cathedral |
