Dvory nad Žitavou
Dvory nad Žitavou (Hungarian: Udvard) is a municipality and village in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 122 metres and covers an area of 63.85 km².
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Dvory nad Žitavou became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1075. After the Austro-Hungarian army disintegrated in November 1918, Czechoslovak troops occupied the area, later acknowledged internationally by the Treaty of Trianon. Between 1938 and 1945 Dvory nad Žitavou once more became part of Miklós Horthy's Hungary through the First Vienna Award. From 1945 until the Velvet Divorce, it was part of Czechoslovakia. Since then it has been part of Slovakia.
Population
It has a population of about 5100 people. The population is about 72% Hungarian and 26% Slovak and 2% Roma.
Facilities
The village has a public library a DVD rental store and a gym.
External links
47°59′N 18°16′E / 47.983°N 18.267°E
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