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Eva Válkyová 9.A 2013/2014. Zilina region. Heraldry and location of ZR:. Main informations :. 11 districts the third largest region population: 697 502 highest elevation: Krivan deepest elevation: river Vah area: 680 840 ha. Capital city: Zilina.
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Eva Válkyová9.A2013/2014 Zilinaregion
Main informations: 11 districts the third largest region population: 697 502 highest elevation: Krivan deepest elevation: river Vah area: 680 840 ha
Capital city: Zilina • Zilinawasbuilt in 6th century, butitbecame a city in 1208. • Thetownwasburnt by Hussits in 15th century. • In 1891 therewascreatedthebiggestclothfactory in TheKingdomofHungary. • Theclotheswereexportedabroad. • Before 100 yearstherelivedonly 10 000 habitants, nowitisabout 85 000.
Zilina has a heraldry and flag • Andrej Hlinka Square
Important city: Martin • Martin isoneofculturecentresof Slovakia. • Thereis a nationalgrave-yard. The most famousslovakpeoplelikewriters, actors, and scientists are buriedthere. • „Matica Slovenska“ isthefirstnationalinstituteof Slovak republic. Thereis a archiveofeverynewspaper, magazines, books or importantdocuments.
Photosof Martin: • Matica Slovenska • NationalCementery • NationalLibraly
IndustryofZilinaregion: KIA motors (cars) Paper factory Pilsner Urquell
Unesco: Cicmany • Cicmanyis a smallvillagenearZilina. • There are smallcottageswithtypicalslovakornaments on walls. • Theseornamentswerealso on Slovak clothesforWinterOlympicGames 2014.