Žbince

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Žbince is a village and municipality in Michalovce District in the Kosice Region of eastern Slovakia.

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[edit] History

In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1221.

[edit] Geography

The village lies at an altitude of 106 metres and covers an area of 15.069 km². It has a population of about 950 people.

[edit] Ethnicity

The population is about 90% Slovak and 10% Gypsy in ethnicity.

[edit] Culture

The village has a small public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.

[edit] Transport

The nearest railway station is in the adjacent village Hatalov.

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Coordinates: 48°40′N, 21°53′E

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