Nitra Region
Nitra Region
Nitriansky kraj | |
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From the top to bottom-left; Panoramic view of Nitra, Štúrovo - Bridge of Mária Valéria, Hrušov Castle, Topoľčianky chateau, Topoľčany Castle, Komárno city centre, Levice Castle and Dražovce church | |
Nitra Region | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Capital | Nitra |
| Government | |
| • Body | County Council of Nitra Region |
| • Governor | Branislav Becík (Voice) |
| Area | |
• Total | 6,343.94 km2 (2,449.41 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 943 m (3,094 ft) |
| Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 689,867 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Total | €8.801 billion (2016) |
| • Per capita | €12,925 (2016) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| ISO 3166 code | SK-NI |
| Website | www |
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The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj, pronounced [ˈɲitrɪɐnski ˈkraj]; Hungarian: Nyitrai kerület) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts (okres) and 354 municipalities, from which 16 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovak regions. Nitra is its seat, largest city, and cultural and economic center.