Quick facts about Velikiy Novgorod
Area: | 8,829 hectares |
Location: | The city lies on the Volkhov River just below its outflow from the Lake Ilmen. |
Geographic coordinates: |
58 30 N, 31 20 E |
Population: | approx 230,600 (2005 est.) |
Foundation: | 859 |
Climate: | The climate is temperate continental. |
UTC/GMT Offset: | UTC/GMT + 3 hours |
Area code: | 81622 |
Major attractions: | St Sofia Cathedral, Kremlin, many churches and monasteries. |
Popular attractions: | Novgorod Kremlin, Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture, |