• Area

  140,000 sq km (territory of Omsk Region)

• Location

  The city lies in the southwest of Siberian Federal District, on the Irtysh River.

• Geographic coordinates

  55 00 N, 73 22 E

• Population

  approx 1,143,000 (2005 est.)

• Foundation

  1716

• Climate

  The climate is dry and relatively temperate, but marked by violent snow-storms and sand-storms.

• UTC/GMT Offset

  UTC/GMT + 6 hours

• Area code

  3812

• Major attractions

  Nikolsky Cathedral, The Palace of the Governor-General, Former Military School.