| • Science | • People | • Locations | • Timeline |
| Žilina | |
|---|---|
| Region (kraj) | Žilina region |
| District (okres) | Žilina |
| Geografic coordinates | 49°13' North, 18°44' East http://www.masterliness.com/a/Geographic.references.htm"> 5 |
| Altitude | 342 m |
| Population | 86,000 |
| Area | 80.03 km˛ |
| Car registration plate | ZA
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There was a Slavic settlement in the 13th century at the place. It became a free royal town in 1312. Today Žilina is the fifth largest town of Slovakia and houses a university (founded 1953). Since 1990 the historical centre of the city has been largely restored.