3.  11 districts  the third largest region  population: 697 502  highest elevation: Krivan  deepest elevation: river Vah  area: 680 840 ha

4.  Zilina was built in 6th century, but it became a city in 1208.  The town was burnt by Hussits in 15th century.  In 1891 there was created the biggest cloth factory in The Kingdom of Hungary.  The clothes were exported abroad.  Before 100 years there lived only 10 000 habitants, now it is about 85 000.

5.  Zilina has a heraldry and flag  Andrej Hlinka Square

6.  Martin is one of culture centres of Slovakia.  There is a national grave-yard. The most famous slovak people like writers, actors, and scientists are buried there.  „Matica Slovenska“ is the first national institute of Slovak republic. There is a archive of every newspaper, magazines, books or important documents.

7.  Matica Slovenska  National Cementery  National Libraly

8.  KIA motors (cars)  Paper factor y  Pilsner Urquell

9.  Cicmany is a small village near Zilina.  There are small cottages with typical slovak ornaments on walls.  These ornaments were also on Slovak clothes for Winter Olympic Games 2014.