Žilina region
Also known as Žilinský kraj
region of Slovakia
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Žilina is a region located in northern Slovakia that serves as an important administrative and economic area in the country. The region is significant for its role in Slovakia's broader development and governance structure.
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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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