Žilina is a city in
north-western Slovakia, around 200 kilometres (120 mi) from the capital
Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the third largest
city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 85,000, an important
industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a kraj
(Žilina Region) and of an okres (Žilina District). It belongs to Upper
Váh region of tourism
