606 sq km

Location:

Located at the mouth of the Neva River and across the islands of its delta on the coast of the Finnish Gulf.

Geographic
coordinates:

59 55 N, 30 25 E

Population:

approx 4,600,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

May 1703, by Peter the Great

Climate:

The climate is intermediate (from nautical to continental). The average temperature in July is +18 C, in February -8 C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 3 hours

Area code:

812

Major attractions:

Hermitage, Winter Palace, St Isaac Cathedral, Savior on the Blood, Alexander Nevsky Lavra.