Area
144,900 sq km (the territory of the Murmansk region)
Location
Located on the shore of the Kola Bay of the Barents Sea.
Geographic coordinates
68 59 N, 33 08 E
Population
approx 381,000 (2005 est.)
Foundation
1916
Climate
In winter the average temperature is -10 С and in summer about +15-25 C.
UTC/GMT Offset
UTC/GMT + 3 hours
Area code
8152
Major attractions
Gun Monument, St. Nicholas' Church
