260 sq km

Location:

Samara is situated in the southeastern European part of Russia in the Midstream of the largest river in Europe - the Volga.

Geographic
coordinates:

53 10 N, 50 15 E

Population:

approx 1,133,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1586

Climate:

Samara has a distinct continental climate. The annual air temperature is + 3,8 C. The average temperature in January is -13,9 C, in July +20,1 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 4 hours

Area code:

8462

Major attractions:

Art museum, Museum of Aleksey Tolstoy, Drama Theater, Opera and Ballet house.