Quick Facts about Kiev
Kievan region, on the River Dnepr

Geographic coordinates:
2,900,000 (2001 est.)
Foundation:
482 A.D.
Climate:
Temperate continental. It is mainly characterized by plentiful precipitation and cloudiness in winter and fall. Winters are usually long and cold. Summers are short but can be pretty hot.
UTC/GMT Offset:
UTC/GMT + 2 hours
Area code:
44
Major attractions:
St. Sophia’s Cathedral, Uspensky Cathedral, St. Michael Monastery, Kievo-Pecherskaya Lavra, Golden Gate, Andreyevsky Spusk.
Major industries:
Metallurgy, engineering industry, chemicals, textiles, food processing, building materials, electric products, gas, oil, coal and peat production, woodworking industry.