| Regions of Slovakia Kraje Slovenska | |
|---|---|
| Category | Unitary state |
| Location | Slovak Republic |
| Number | 8 Regions |
| Populations | 563,591 (Trnava) – 825,022 (Prešov) |
| Areas | 2,052.6 km2 (792.5 sq mi) (Bratislava) – 9,454.8 km2 (3,650.5 sq mi) (Banská Bystrica) |
| Government |
|
| Subdivisions | |
Since 1949 (except 1990–1996), Slovakia has been divided into a number of kraje (singular kraj; usually translated as "Regions" with capital R).[1] Their number, borders and functions have been changed several times. There are eight regions of Slovakia and they correspond to the EU's NUTS 3 level of local administrative units. Each kraj consists of okresy (counties or districts). There are 79 districts.