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2 unusual facts about Zilina


Economy of Slovakia

The automotive sector is among the fastest growing sectors in Slovakia due to the recent large investments of Volkswagen (Bratislava), Peugeot (Trnava), and Kia Motors (Žilina Plant, Žilina).

Jabłonków Incident

After the incident, Generalmajor Eugen Ott, commander of the 7th Infantry Division, which was then concentrated in the area of Žilina, apologised to General Józef Kustroń, commander of the 21st Mountain Infantry Division, which was stationed in nearby cities, and which was responsible for protection of the border.


Emir Spahić

He headed a ball into the box and assisted Ermin Bičakčić who scored a crucial equalizer versus Slovakia in Žilina during 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Interhelpo

Trains from railway stations Žilina and Brno transported 1078 persons (including mainly Czechs and Slovaks, but also Hungarians, Ruthenians and other nationalities, and including both direct members and their families) to Kyrgyzstan.

Kamenná

Kamenná Poruba, Žilina District, village and municipality in Žilina District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia

Slovak–Hungarian War

Some crews from Piešťany and Žilina were sent to support Spišská Nová Ves.

Solinky

Solinky is home to famous Slovak personalities such as Žilina's ex-mayor Ján Slota and pop singer Tomáš Bezdeda.

Varin

Varín, a village and municipality in Žilina District, Slovakia

Vladimír Búřil

2005/06 was with Székesfehérvár of the IEL, then back to Zilina in 06/07 before being transferred to Podhale Nowy Targ of Poland, which won the Polish championship.

Wilhelm Lamormaini

Ordained priest at Bratislava in 1596 and afterwards working as a teacher in Žilina and Prague, he was called to the Jesuit University of Graz in Styria as professor of philosophy in 1600, became professor of theology in 1606, and in 1614 was appointed rector of the college.

Žilina Airport

It is located near the village of Dolný Hričov, approximately 10 km west of Žilina itself.

Zwardoń

Zwardoń has a rail station along the historic Galician Transversal Railway, which connects Żywiec and other Polish cities with Slovakian town of Zilina, and further on, Vienna.


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