76,0 sq km

Location:

Sochi is a big resort area stretching for 145 km along the Black Sea coast, in the shadow of the Caucasus Mountains.

Geographic
coordinates:

43 50 N, 39 40 E

Population:

approx 329,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1898

Climate:

The average air temperature in summer is +26,5°C, the average water temperature is +24,5°C. During Sochi "winter" the average air temperature is +9°-10°C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

8622

Major attractions:

Dendrarium, Bolshoi Theater, Artistic museum of Sochi