Kaliningrad

 Kaliningrad is the new name of the old city Kenigsberg, founded in 1255 by the knights of the Teutonic order. The unique city, part of which is occupied by parks and public gardens, was renamed Kaliningrad in 1946. Here the architecture typical for old European capitals is harmonically combined with modern buildings. Kaliningrad is an economical and cultural center of the region. The tourists' interest to the city has been constantly growing. Kaliningrad is located near the Baltic Sea and known as the city of amber. The pride of Kaliningrad is the zoo, where the visitors can see various animals and birds, including the rare ones. Kaliningrad is also one of the scientific centers of Russia, as there are several famous Universities and Naval schools in the city. Moreover the city is famous as the place where Immanuel Kant, a world-famous philosopher, is buried.

	Area:		215,70 sq km
	Location:		It is located on the Baltic Sea coast and not physically attached to Russia. The city lies between Lithuania and Poland.
	Geographic coordinates:		54 43 N, 20 30 E
	Population:		approx 426,000 (2005 est)
	Foundation:		1255
	Climate:		Transitional (from gently continental to nautical).
	UTC/GMT Offset:		UTC/GMT + 2 hours
	Area code:		0112
	Major attractions:		Konigsberg Cathedral, Victory Monument.