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Žilina is the natural center of northwestern Slovakia, which ranks among the largest and most important cities in Slovakia. It is located in the valley of the Váh River, surrounded by the beautiful mountain ranges of Malá Fatra, Strážovské vrchy, Súovské vrchy, Javorníky, and Kysucká vrchovina. The National Park of Malá Fatra comprises famous gorges, rock peaks, and an attractive ridge tour. The main subject of protection is the territory with varied geological history and dissected relief forms, rare and precious biocenoses, flora and fauna, and the exceptional value of the forest and mountain compounds with precious dwarf pinewoods, and rapacious animals, such as the wolf, lynx, or bear.

Žilina is a center of significant political, cultural, sport, and public health-care institutions. Its economic potential can be proven by the fact that Žilina has the second highest number of traders per thousand inhabitants. As for the …