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Žilina Self-Governing Region

Self-government - higher territorial units

Komenského 48
011 09 Žilina
Slovakia
Phone: +421 41 5032 111
E-mail: info@zilinskazupa.sk
Web: www.zilinskazupa.sk

ID: 37808427

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Ms. Erika Jurinová - President of Žilina Self-Governing Region

Žilina Self-Governing Region

Area: 6 809 km²
Population: 691 584 (2020)

The most visited Slovak region by overnight stays has earned a reputation of attractive tourist destination as well as economic centre of the northern Slovakia.

Natural beauties

Pristine nature is considered one of the most precious gems of the Žilina Region. A predominantly mountainous surface covers four Slovak national parks of Veľká Fatra, Malá Fatra, Low Tatras and Western Tatras as a sub-area of the High Tatras. There are also three protected landscape areas, more than one hundred smaller national nature reserves and natural sites included in the network of European importance, Natura 2000. These territories altogether compose more than a half of the regional area. The unique world of caves in the Demänovská Valley hides world-famous formations and decorations.

Cultural sights

Apart from its beautiful nature, tourists also recognize regional authentic culture and history. Among its historical sites, romantic castles, especially the Orava castle, are eye-catching. Folk architecture has found its place in open-air museums (Vychylovka, Zuberec, Pribylina and Martin) that present traditions, customs and life of local inhabitants in the past. The most precious architectural sights (articular churches in Tvrdošín and Leštiny and the Vlkolínec settlement) are protected by UNESCO. Folk festivals in Východná, Terchová and Zuberec enjoy a long tradition and great popularity.

Sports opportunities

Visitors who search active relaxation will enjoy a diverse terrain of the Region. About one fifth of all marked hiking and cycling trails in Slovakia is situated in the Žilina Region. A large number of ski resorts offers top quality cross-country skiing trails and ski slopes in symbiosis with the most modern ski-lifts and cable cars in Slovakia (Jasná in the Low Tatras, Roháče-Spálená in the Western Tatras etc.). The area boasts exceptional thermal and mineral springs which have been utilized for many centuries by local spas (Rajecké Teplice, Turčianske Teplice, Lúčky etc.). Excellent natural conditions, cultural uniqueness, top quality ski resorts, aquaparks and spas attract more than 1 million tourists annually.

Economic potential

The Žilina Region is an important European intersection for road and rail transport. The geographical position in the proximity of borders with Poland and the Czech Republic makes excellent conditions for development of logistics. The Region is sought-after among investors for a long mechanical engineering tradition that was also one of decisive factors for KIA Motors Company to establish the first European plant near the capital Žilina. Other highly developed sectors of the economy include electrical engineering, woodworking and food industries, information and communication technologies and banking. Companies also appreciate qualified and skilled labour force thanks to four universities that offer education in various fields.

Published: 4. 5. 2021

 

Locality

Region: Žilinský kraj

District: Žilina

Town: Žilina

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Orava Castle. Foto: Michal Pišný
Orava Castle. Foto: Michal Pišný
West Tatras Mountains. Foto: Martin Sipták
West Tatras Mountains. Foto: Martin Sipták
Mount Rozsutec. Foto: Martin Sipták
Mount Rozsutec. Foto: Martin Sipták
Malá Fatra National Park. Foto: Martin Sipták
Malá Fatra National Park. Foto: Martin Sipták
Demänovská Cave of Liberty
Demänovská Cave of Liberty
Demänovská Cave of Liberty. Foto: Michal Rengevič
Demänovská Cave of Liberty. Foto: Michal Rengevič
Wooden Church in Svätý Kríž
Wooden Church in Svätý Kríž
Wooden Church in Tvrdošín (UNESCO site)
Wooden Church in Tvrdošín (UNESCO site)
Open air museum in Pribylina
Open air museum in Pribylina
Village of Čičmany. Foto: Jaroslav Moravčík
Village of Čičmany. Foto: Jaroslav Moravčík
Wire craft has been included in the List of UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage
Wire craft has been included in the List of UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage
Wire craft has been included in the List of UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage
Wire craft has been included in the List of UNESCO Intangible cultural heritage
The oldest Slovak Folklore Festival Východná. Foto: Jakub Jančo
The oldest Slovak Folklore Festival Východná. Foto: Jakub Jančo
Settlement of Vlkolínec (UNESCO site)
Settlement of Vlkolínec (UNESCO site)
Budatín Castle
Budatín Castle
Slanický Island of Art
Slanický Island of Art
Folklore Festival Jánošík Days in Terchová
Folklore Festival Jánošík Days in Terchová
Historical Railway in Kysuce
Historical Railway in Kysuce
Spa Rajecké Teplice. Foto: Jaroslav Moravčík
Spa Rajecké Teplice. Foto: Jaroslav Moravčík
Aquapark Tatralandia
Aquapark Tatralandia
Ski Resort Roháče – Spálená in Zuberec
Ski Resort Roháče – Spálená in Zuberec
Jasná Nízke Tatry Ski Resort Foto Marek Hajkovsky
Jasná Nízke Tatry Ski Resort Foto Marek Hajkovsky
Jasná Nízke Tatry Ski Resort_Foto Marek Hajkovsky
Jasná Nízke Tatry Ski Resort_Foto Marek Hajkovsky
Gold Spa in Turčianske Teplice
Gold Spa in Turčianske Teplice
Žilina City
Žilina City
Žilina University in Žilina
Žilina University in Žilina
Valy Bridge, 84 m, the highest highway bridge in Central Europe. Foto: J. Mravec
Valy Bridge, 84 m, the highest highway bridge in Central Europe. Foto: J. Mravec
D3 highway
D3 highway
D1 highway
D1 highway
Intermodal Transport Terminal in Žilina. Foto: Miloš Drábik
Intermodal Transport Terminal in Žilina. Foto: Miloš Drábik
Zilina Region is a railway crossroad
Zilina Region is a railway crossroad
International Airport Žilina
International Airport Žilina
KIA Motors Slovakia Automotive Plant near Žilina City
KIA Motors Slovakia Automotive Plant near Žilina City

Presentation in the Yearbook

Presentation of the publication Slovakia 2021
Presentation of the publication Slovakia 2021
Presentation of the publication Export Slovakia 2008
Presentation of the publication Export Slovakia 2008
 

Company Details Žilina Self-Governing Region verified: 8. 3. 2021
Internet Complete Entry. Published 1. 6. 2008

Yearbook Slovakia 2021

Number of visits. Last year: 141, This year: 26, This month: 6, Today: 1

 
 
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