Žitný ostrov, River island in Nitra Region, Slovakia
The Große Schüttinsel extends across 1,900 square kilometers between the Danube River, Little Danube, and Váh River in southwestern Slovakia.
The island received its name through phonetic adaptation from German in the 16th century, when the Little Danube functioned as the main flow of the Danube.
The region maintains strong agricultural traditions with substantial Hungarian minority populations in cities like Komárno, Dunajská Streda, and Šamorín.
The island contains Europe's largest groundwater reservoir, reaching depths of 500 meters near Gabčíkovo, and serves as Slovakia's primary drinking water source.
The network of waterways across the island creates approximately 500 distinct islands and islets, forming an intricate system of meanders and side channels.
Location: Nitra Region
Elevation above the sea: 109 m
GPS coordinates: 47.90090,17.47560
Latest update: March 11, 2025 18:29
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