Nitra Region

This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland. It is divided into two sub-units: the Danubian Flat in the south-west, with eastern part of the Žitný ostrov island, and the Danubian Hills in the north, centre and east. Mountain ranges reaching into the region are: Považský Inovec in the north-west, where the region's highest point, Veľký Inovec, is located, Tribeč in the north from Nitra, Pohronský Inovec in the north-east and Štiavnické vrchy in the east. Major rivers are the Danube in the south, Váh in the south-west, Nitra in the western-central part, Hron in the east and Ipeľ in the south-east. As for administrative divisions, the region borders Trenčín Region in the north, Banská Bystrica Region in the east, Hungarian Pest in the south-east, Komárom-Esztergom in the south, and Győr-Moson-Sopron county in the south-west and Trnava Region in the west. == Population ==

It has a population of people (31 December ). The population density in the region is (), which is very similar to the country's average (110 per km2). The largest towns are Nitra, Komárno, Nové Zámky and Levice. Ethnicity Religion ==Economy and climate==

The city of Nitra is also the centre of whole region. The region—which is the warmest in Slovakia—reaches a high production of wheat, rye and vegetables. Significant industries are: the food industry, with breweries in Topoľčany, Nitra and Hurbanovo, are machinery (fridges in Zlaté Moravce, shipyards in Komárno) and energy (Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant). ==Politics==

Current governor of Banská Bystrica region is Milan Belica (Smer-SD). He won with 34,1 %. In election 2017 was elected also regional parliament: Nitra Region is known to be a strong hold of Hungarian Parties such as SMK/MKP. 2017 elections In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over many another candidates. 2013 elections In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý (SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by SaS, OKS, NOVA, Most–Híd, SMK-MKP. 2009 elections In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD), who was supported by SDKÚ–DS and KDH. 2005 elections In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by ASV, KSS, ĽB, ĽS–HZDS, PSNS, ZSNS. His rival in second round of elections was Ján Greššo (DS, SDKÚ). 2001 elections In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS, SOP, SDĽ and Centre party. His rival in second round of elections was Miklós Fehér (SMK-MKP). ==Administrative divisions==

The Nitra Region consists of 7 districts. There are 354 municipalities, of which 16 are towns. == Places of interest ==

• Nitra with Nitra Castle and Saint Emmeram's Cathedral, Nitra Synagogue, Dražovce church, etc. • Medieval churches in Kostoľany pod Tribečom and Nitrianska Blatnica • Chateau and European bison sanctuary in Topoľčianky (Topoľčianska zubria zvernica) • Šaľa - town with a castle • The water mill and bridge in Kolárovo • Komárno with its fortification system, fortress, Elisabeth bridge, etc. • Iža - Roman military camp Celemantia - UNESCO World Heritage Site • Štúrovo - Bridge of Mária Valéria • Levice with Levice Castle, Saint Michael's Church, Levice Town Hall etc. • Arboretum in Tesárske Mlyňany • Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area • Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area == Photo gallery ==

File:Topoľčiansky hrad (2016).jpg|Topoľčany Castle File:Nitra - Panorama 01.JPG|Nitra File:Nitra - St. Emmeram's Cathedral.jpg|Saint Emmeram's Cathedral at Nitra Castle, Nitra File:Pribinas Square.JPG|Pribinas Square with statue of Pribina, Nitra File:Nitra Dom Zupny 1.jpg|Nitra File:Nitra - Synagóga.jpg|Nitra synagogue, Nitra File:Drazovce.jpg|Dražovce church, Nitra File:Kaplnka sv.Juraja po obnove.jpg|Nitrianska Blatnica church File:Kostoľany pod Tribečom - kostol sv. Juraja.jpg|Kostoľany pod Tribečom church File:Castle-of-Topolcianky.JPG|Topoľčianky chateau File:Topoľčianska zubria zvernica 05.jpg|European bison in Topoľčianska zubria zvernica File:Šaľa kaštieľ 01.jpg|Šaľa castle File:Vodný mlyn Kolárovo (Gútai Vizimalom) 02.jpg|Water mill in Kolárovo File:Komarno city centre.JPG|Komárno File:Komárom-Klapka-tér6.JPG|Komárno File:Pevnosť Komárno - Komáromi Erőd January 24 2021.jpg|Komárno fortress, Komárno File:Komárno - Castle.jpg|Komárno fortification system, Komárno File:Iža-Leányvár - map of the Roman fort.jpg|Roman military camp Celemantia, Iža (UNESCO World Heritage Site) File:Most Márie Valérie.JPG|Bridge of Mária Valéria, Štúrovo File:Bény rotunda 2.JPG|Rotunda in Bíňa File:Hrad Levice (Léva vára).jpg|Levice Castle, Levice File:Levice-radnica.jpg|Levice Town Hall, Levice File:LV-St. Mich. church-1.jpg|Church of Saint Michael, Levice File:Arborétum-Mlyňany-11.JPG|Arboretum Tesárske Mlyňany File:SF-IMG 7010.jpg|Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area File:Velky Tribec 001.jpg|Ponitrie Protected Landscape Area ==See also==