Banská Bystrica

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Banská Bystrica

Name

Banská Bystrica

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

Location