Žilina Region
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The Žilina Region (Slovak: Žilinský kraj; Polish: Kraj żyliński; Hungarian: Zsolnai kerület) is one of the eight Slovak administrative regions and consists of 11 districts (okresy) and 315 municipalities, from which 18 have a town status. The region was established in 1923, however, in its present borders exists from 1996. It is a more industrial region with several large towns. Žilina is the region administrative center and there is a strong cultural environment in Martin.
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Žilina Region
Žilinský kraj | |
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From the top to bottom-left; Sivý Vrch, Strečno Castle, Orava Castle, Žilina, Demänovská Cave of Liberty, Bytča, Čičmany, Tatras - Western Tatras | |
Country | Slovakia |
Capital | Žilina |
Government | |
• Body | County Council of Žilina Region |
• Governor | Erika Jurinová (OĽaNO) |
Area | |
• Total | 6,808.58 km2 (2,628.81 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 2,495 m (8,186 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
Population (2017) | |
• Total | 691,023 |
• Density | 100/km2 (260/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Total | €8.901 billion (2016) |
• Per capita | €12,889 (2016) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
ISO 3166 code | SK-ZI |
Website | www |
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