Žilina region, Administrative region in northern Slovakia
The Žilina Region encompasses 6,808 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, including sections of the Western Tatras, Orava Mountains, and Moravsko-Sliezske Beskydy range.
The region transformed from a part of the Kingdom of Hungary before 1920 to its current administrative structure, established in 1996 with eleven distinct districts.
The region contains several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the preserved village of Vlkolínec and traditional wooden churches in Tvrdošín and Leštiny.
The regional capital Žilina connects to major transportation routes, hosting industrial facilities from companies such as Volkswagen and Kia Motors.
The Váh River forms the hydrogeological center of the region, receiving water from six major tributaries that shape the landscape and support local ecosystems.
Location: Slovakia
Inception: July 24, 1996
Capital city: Žilina
Part of: Central Slovakia
Shares border with: Prešov Region, Banská Bystrica Region, Trenčín Region, Zlín Region, Moravian-Silesian Region, Silesian Voivodeship, Lesser Poland Voivodeship
Website: https://zilinsky-kraj.sk
GPS coordinates: 49.22278,18.73944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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