Banská Bystrica
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Banská Bystrica is a historic city in central Slovakia situated on the Hron River. It was founded by German settlers during the Middle Ages as a significant copper mining center. Today, it serves as the administrative capital of its region and hosts Matej Bel University.
Statistics
Area
103.38 km²
Population
73,054