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Banská Bystrica Region
The Banská Bystrica Region (, ; , ) is one of the eight regions of Slovakia. It is the largest of the eight regions by area, and has a lower population density than any other region. The Banská Bystrica Region was established in 1923; its borders were last adjusted in 1996. Banská Bystrica consists of 514 municipalities, 24 of which have town status. Its administrative center is the eponymous town of Banská Bystrica, which is also the region's largest town. Other important towns are Zvolen and Lučenec. Geography It is located in the central part of Slovakia and has an area of 9,455 km2. The region is prevailingly mountainous, with several ranges within the area. The highest of them are the Low Tatras in the north, where the highest point, Ďumbier, is located. Some of the mountain ranges in the west include Kremnica Mountains, Vtáčnik and Štiavnica Mountains. The Javorie and Krupina Plain ranges are located in the centre. The Slovak Ore Mountains are runn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regions Of Slovakia
Since 1949 (except 1990–1996), Slovakia has been divided into a number of (singular ; usually translated as "Regions" with capital R). Their number, borders and functions have been changed several times. There are eight regions of Slovakia and they correspond to the European Union, EU's Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics, NUTS 3 level of local administrative units. Each kraj consists of (counties or districts), which are further divided into (municipalities). There are 79 Districts of Slovakia, districts. List After a period without kraje and without any equivalent (1990–1996), the kraje were reintroduced in 1996. As for administrative division, Slovakia has been subdivided into 8 kraje since 24 July 1996: Since 2002, Slovakia is divided into 8 (self-governing regions), which are called by the Constitution (Higher Territorial Units), abbr. VÚC. The territory and borders of the self-governing regions are identical with the territory and borders of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eponym
An eponym is a noun after which or for which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. Adjectives derived from the word ''eponym'' include ''eponymous'' and ''eponymic''. Eponyms are commonly used for time periods, places, innovations, biological nomenclature, astronomical objects, works of art and media, and tribal names. Various orthographic conventions are used for eponyms. Usage of the word The term ''eponym'' functions in multiple related ways, all based on an explicit relationship between two named things. ''Eponym'' may refer to a person or, less commonly, a place or thing for which someone or something is, or is believed to be, named. ''Eponym'' may also refer to someone or something named after, or believed to be named after, a person or, less commonly, a place or thing. A person, place, or thing named after a particular person share an eponymous relationship. In this way, Elizabeth I of England is the eponym of the Elizabethan era, but the Elizabethan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Southern Slovak Basin
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Spiš-Gemer Karst
The Spiš-Gemer Karst (Slovak: ''Spišsko-gemerský kras'', Hungarian: ''Szepes-gömöri karszt'') is a part (a geomorphological area) in the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains. It consists of these two entities, both of which have been declared national parks: * Slovak Paradise mountains * Muránska planina (Muráň Plateau) It is made up of a complex of karst plains and high plateau In geology and physical geography, a plateau (; ; : plateaus or plateaux), also called a high plain or a tableland, is an area of a highland consisting of flat terrain that is raised sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side. ...s ranging from 800 to 1000 above sea level. References Mountain ranges of Slovakia Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians {{Slovakia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muránska Planina
Muránska planina (translated as Muráň Plateau or Muráň Plain) is a plateau-like region in central Slovakia, between Brezno, Červená Skala (part of Šumiac), Muráň and Tisovec. It lies in the Spiš-Gemer Karst The Spiš-Gemer Karst (Slovak: ''Spišsko-gemerský kras'', Hungarian: ''Szepes-gömöri karszt'') is a part (a geomorphological area) in the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains. It consists of these two entities, both of which have been declared n ..., in the Slovenské rudohorie Mountains (part of the Western Carpathian Mountains). Muránska planina National Park is one of the youngest national parks in Slovakia, declared in October 1997 and opened on 27 May 1998. External linksMuránska planina National ParkaSlovakia.travel Mountain ranges of Slovakia {{Slovakia-geo-stub eo:Nacia parko Muránska planina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veporské Vrchy
Vepor Mountains () are a mountain range in Slovakia Slovakia, officially the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's m ..., a subdivision of Erzgebirge in Spiš region. Notable features * Fabova hola * Sihlianska plateau * Balocké vrchy See also * Muránska planina National Park Mountain ranges of Slovakia Mountain ranges of the Western Carpathians {{Slovakia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovak Ore Mountains
The Slovak Ore Mountains ( , , ) are an extensive mountain range within the Carpathian Mountains, located mostly in Slovakia's Spiš and Gemer region, with a small part in northern Hungary. It is the largest mountain range in Slovakia. Geomorphologically, the Slovak Ore Mountains belong to the Inner Western Carpathians. The mountains are bordered by Zvolen in the west, Košice in the east, the rivers Hron and Hornád in the north, and the ''Juhoslovenská kotlina'' and Košice Basin (''Košická kotlina'') in the south. The region includes the Domica Cave (jaskyňa Domica), one of the largest caves in Europe, Zádiel canyon and Krásna Hôrka Castle. Subdivision Geomorphologically, the Slovak Ore Mountains are grouped within the Inner Western Carpathians. The mountains do not have a central ridge - they consist of several independent sections, geomorphological regions:Mazúr, E., Lukniš M., 1986: ''Geomorfologické členenie SSR a ČSSR.'' Časť Slovensko. Slovenská kart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krupina Plain
Krupina (, ) is a town in southern central Slovakia. It is part of the Banská Bystrica Region and has approximately 8,000 inhabitants. Etymology The name is probably derived from Slavic root ''krup''. Proto-Slavic: ''krǫpъ'', ''krǫpъjь'' – solid, strong. The root is present also in ''krupa'' (''krǫpa'') – a smaller fortress, a fortified settlement, ''-ina'' is a frequent suffix. Another theory is based on the meaning "coarse". The settlement could be named after the nearby river, as the river had a rough and rocky bottom. History The territory of modern-day Krupina was inhabited since the Neolithic, based on archaeological findings from the Bronze Age. The first written reference to the towns river dates back to 1135. The first people to inhabit it were the Slavs. Between the 12th and 13th century the Germans arrived in Krupina, later between the 17th and 18th centuries the Magyars (Hungarians). Along with Trnava, Krupina is the oldest town in Slovakia, having receive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Štiavnica Mountains
The Štiavnica Mountains (also Štiavnické Mountains; , ) are a volcanic mountain range southern central Slovakia. They are part of Inner Western Carpathians and the Slovenské stredohorie Mountains. The area is protected by Štiavnica Mountains Protected Landscape Area. They are bordered by the Kremnica Mountains (''Kremnické vrchy'') in the north, Pliešovce and Krupina basins (''Krupinská kotlina'') in the east, Danubian Hills (''Podunajská pahorkatina'') in the south and Pohronský Inovec, Vtáčnik and Žiar Basin (''Žiarska kotlina'') in the west. The highest point is Sitno (1,009 m). Štiavnica Mountains are an immense caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano. Due to their volcanic origin, they are mineral-rich, with around 140 kinds of minerals. In the past, silver mining flourished in the area around the town of Banská Štiavnica Banská Štiavnica (; ; , ) is a town in central Slovakia, in the middle of an immense caldera created by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vtáčnik Mountains
The Vtáčnik Mountains () are a mountain range in central Slovakia, which forms part of the Slovak Central Mountains (''Slovenské stredohorie'') within the Inner Western Carpathians. It is bordered in the west, north and northeast by the upper Nitra basin, Strážov Mountains and Žiar, in the east by the Kremnica Mountains and Žiar basin, and in the south by Tribeč and the Štiavnica Mountains. It is divided further into these geomorphological units: # ''Vysoký Vtáčnik'' ("High Vtáčnik") # ''Nízky Vtáčnik'' ("Low Vtáčnik") # ''Župkovská brázda'' ("Župkov Furrow") # ''Raj'' ("Paradise Mountains") The four highest mountains are: Vtáčnik (1,346 m), Biela skala (1,136 m), Buchlov (1,040 m), and Žiar (845 m). Some of the towns or villages around or in Vtáčnik include: Prievidza, Nováky, Handlová Handlová (, , before 1913 ) is a town in the Prievidza District, Trenčín Region in the middle of Slovakia. It is made up of the three parts Handlová ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kremnica Mountains
The Kremnica Mountains (, , ) are a volcanic mountain range in central Slovakia. They are part of the Western Carpathians and the Slovenské stredohorie Mts. The mountain range is situated east of the town of Kremnica, which gave it its name. It is bordered by Veľká Fatra and Turiec Basin in the north, Zvolen Basin in the east, Žiar Basin and Štiavnica Mountains The Štiavnica Mountains (also Štiavnické Mountains; , ) are a volcanic mountain range southern central Slovakia. They are part of Inner Western Carpathians and the Slovenské stredohorie Mountains. The area is protected by Štiavnica Moun ... in the south, and Vtáčnik in the west. The highest mountain is Flochová at 1,317 m. The Kremnica Mountains are divided into five subdivisions: # ''Kunešovská hornatina'' (northwest) # ''Jastrabská vrchovina'' (southwest) # ''Flochovský chrbát'' (central part and north) # ''Turovské predhorie'' (south) # ''Malachovské predhorie'' (east) Mount ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
