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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › NitraNitra - Wikipedia

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   It is located 95 km east of Bratislava. With a population of about 78,353, it is the fifth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia; it was the political center of the Principality of Nitra. Today, it is a seat of a kraj (Nitra Region), and an okres (Nitra District).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Nitra_RegionNitra Region - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Area: 6,343.94 km² (2,449.41 sq mi)
   • Capital: Nitra

   • Highest elevation: 943 m (3,094 ft)
   • Country: Slovakia

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   Is Nitra a city?

   • With a population of about 78,353, it is the fifth largest city in Slovakia. Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia; it was the political center of the Principality of Nitra. Today, it is a seat of a kraj ( Nitra Region ), and an okres ( Nitra District ). The first mention of Nitra dates back to the 9th century.

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   Why is Nitra called Nitra?

   • Nitra is also one of the oldest cities in Slovakia; it was the political center of the Principality of Nitra. Today, it is a seat of a kraj ( Nitra Region ), and an okres ( Nitra District ). The first mention of Nitra dates back to the 9th century. The name of the city is derived from the Nitra River.

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   When was Nitra founded?

   • The centre of the Nitra principality in the beginning of the 9th century, it was later a stronghold and religious centre. The first Christian church in what is now Slovakia was established there in ad 830 and consecrated by Saints Cyril and Methodius. Town privileges were acquired in 1248.

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   When did Nitra become part of Slovakia?

   • This period experienced extensive growth, building of housing projects and annexing of formerly independent villages. After the Velvet Revolution of 1989 and dissolution of Czechoslovakia, Nitra became part of newly established Slovakia and became a seat of the Nitra Region in 1996.

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Nitra-SlovakiaNitra | Historic Town, Castle, Monastery | Britannica

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   Apr 8, 2024 · Nitra, town, southwestern Slovakia. It lies along the Nitra River. The centre of the Nitra principality in the beginning of the 9th century, it was later a stronghold and religious centre. The first Christian church in what is now Slovakia was established there in ad 830 and consecrated by Saints Cyril and Methodius. Town privileges were ...

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5. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › NitraNitra – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Nitra is in Slovakia. It is a beautiful old historic city, with a population of almost 80,000. Understand. The ancient Nitra, ruled by mighty kings and princes once in the past, is nowadays a modern centre of culture and economy in western Slovakia.

6. nitra.sk › en › about-nitraAbout Nitra - Nitra

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   Welcome to Nitra – the mother of all Slovak cities. Country: Slovak republic. Region: Nitra region, Capital city of the region. Area: 100,48 km2 (38,8 sq mi) Population: 76 426 (3.10.2022) Nitra lies at an altitude of 190 metres (623 ft) above sea level.