Zalavár
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Zalavár is a village in Zala County, southwestern Hungary, situated near Lake Balaton. Historically, it was known as Mosapurc in the 9th century, serving as the capital of Lower Pannonian Principality under Prince Pribina. It briefly hosted Cyril and Methodius in 867, becoming a center for Slavonic script and literature.
Statistics
Area
3,106.00 km²
Population
841