over 600,00 sq km (231 sq miles).

Location:

Vladivostok is the city in southeastern Russia, administrative center of Primorye Territory, located on Bukhta Zolotoy Rog (Golden Horn Bay). Vladivostok is the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railroad, Russia's major Pacific seaport, and the main base of its Pacific fleet.

Geographic
coordinates:

43 09 N, 131 53 E

Population:

approx 587,000 (2005 est.)

Foundation:

1860

Climate:

Vladivostok is in the monsoon area of the temperature zone. Seasonal changes of air streams occur under the influence of temperature changes between the mainland and the ocean. The mean annual temperature is +5°C. The average temperature in January is -14°C, the average temperature in August is +24°C.

UTC/GMT Offset:

UTC/GMT + 10 hours

Area code:

4232

Major attractions:

Maxim Gorky Drama Theater, Vladivostok State Picture Gallery, Vladivostok Fortress.