Nitra Region
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The Nitra Region (Slovak: Nitriansky kraj) is one of the administrative regions of Slovakia.
[edit] Geography
This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland. Nitra region spreads on both sides of the lower Nitra river and consists of seven districts:
[edit] Administrative divisions
- Komárno District
- Levice District
- Nitra District
- Nové Zámky District
- Topoľčany District
- Šaľa District
- Zlaté Moravce District
[edit] 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.
| Kraje ("Regions") of Slovakia |  |
|---|---|
| Banská Bystrica | Bratislava | Košice | Nitra | Prešov | Trenčín | Trnava | Žilina | |
