Area
425 sq km
Location
Located in the center of the European part of Russia on the banks of the Volga and the Kama Rivers.
Geographic coordinates
55 45 N, 49 10 E
Population
1,110,000 (2005 est.)
Foundation
Second half of the 13th century
Climate
Temperate with warm summers and pretty cold winters.
UTC/GMT Offset
UTC/GMT + 3 hours
Area code
8432
Major attractions
Kremlin, Kazan University, Peter and Paul Cathedral.