Martin, Slovakia
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| Martin | |
|---|---|
| Region (kraj) | Žilina Region |
| District (okres) | Martin |
| Geographic coordinates | 49°4' North, 18°56' East 5 |
| Altitude | 398 m |
| Population | 60,000 (2003) |
| Area | 67.74 km² |
| Car registration plate | MT |
Martin (Slovak: Turčiansky Svätý Martin until 1950, German: Turz-Sankt Martin, Hungarian: Turócszentmárton, Latin: Sanctus Martinus / Martinopolis) is a town in northern Slovakia. It is located near the city of Žilina.
The town is a traditional center of Slovak cultural institutions (Slovak Matica) and Slovak patriotism.
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External links
- History of Martin from official town webpage
- Google Maps
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