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11 districts the third largest
region population: 697 502 highest elevation:
Krivan deepest elevation:
river Vah area: 680 840 ha
Zilina was built in 6th century, but it became a city in 1208.
The town was burnt by Hussits in 15th century.
In 1891 there was created the biggest cloth factory in The Kingdom of Hungary.
The clothes were exported abroad. Before 100 years there lived only 10
000 habitants, now it is about 85 000.
Zilina has a heraldry and flag
Andrej Hlinka Square
Martin is one of culture centres of Slovakia.
There is a national grave-yard. The most famous slovak people like writers, actors, and scientists are buried there.
„Matica Slovenska“ is the first national institute of Slovak republic. There is a archive of every newspaper, magazines, books or important documents.
Matica Slovenska National
Cementery National Libraly
KIA motors (cars)
Paper factory Pilsner Urquell
Cicmany is a small village near Zilina.
There are small cottages with typical slovak ornaments on walls.
These ornaments were also on Slovak clothes for Winter Olympic Games 2014.