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 Capital city : PREŠOV |
Area: 8,981 km? Population: 796,745 inhabitants GDP per capita: 31.6% EU25 (2003) Employment by sector:
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Address: Úrad Prešovského samosprávneho kraja - Prešov Region, Námestie mieru 2, 080 01 Prešov, Tel: +421 51 74 60 401 - 2, Fax: +421 51 77 12 524, www.vucpo.sk
The Prešov Region is situated at the north-east of Slovakia bordering Poland and Ukraine. With almost 800,000 inhabitants, the region is the most populous of all Slovak regions. The city of Prešov is the third largest city in Slovakia, where the Prešov University provides higher education to more than 10,000 students each year.
Region of great tourist attractions
Untouched mountain and sub-mountain landscape: The High Tatras "Vysoké Tatry" is the highest mountain range in Slovakia that reaches 2,655m at the highest peak "Gerlachovský Štít." Natural phenomenon like 175 mountain lakes of glacial origin, waterfalls, caves, and also a great network of hiking trails are embraced by the Tatra mountains. Three exceptional natural parks spread over the region: The Tatra National Park; the Pieniny National Park; and the Poloniny National Park.
Spa resorts and over 400 mineral springs: a historical Bardejov Spa; the Vyšné Ružbachy Spa with a travertine lake; the ultra modern AquaCity Poprad; and the spa villages in the High Tatras.
Historical and cultural landmarks: the city of Prešov (1299); the town of Bardejov (UNESCO); the Spišská Kapitula (UNESCO); a medieval town of Levoča; the castle centered in the town of Kežmarok; the Stará Ľubovňa Castle (14th century); 26 ancient wooden churches dated since 1500; the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Medzilaborce; Opal Mines in Dubník; and the Prešov Salt-Mine "Solivar."
Region of business opportunities
A highly diversified economy, number of industrial parks, qualified labour force, and low labour costs gradually attract new investment into the region.
Principal industries: textile and chemical manufacturing, food and timber processing, machine and electrical engineering, and importantly, tourism is a growing industry.
Advantageous geographical location
The Prešov Region is a gateway to Poland, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe via E50 and E68. The D1 motorway is also further developed towards the East. The Poprad-Tatry Airport covers international routes to London and Prague, which complements other flight destinations operated by the Košice Airport. The railway network consists of 345 km of tracks and 41 km of the Tatras electric tracks.
More competitive and attractive region
- Improve infrastructure and accessibility
- Support education and adaptability to the labour market
- Develop tourism infrastructure and services
- Support SMEs, innovation, and research
- Advance renewable energy resources
- Enhance cross-border and interregional cooperation
| Tourist Information Office Radničné námestie 21 085 01 Bardejov Tel: +421 54 47 44 003 tikbardejov@proxisnet.sk www.bardejov.sk |
Slovak Tourism Board - Regional Office Reimannova 9 080 01 Prešov Tel/Fax: +421 51 756 03 61 www.slovakiatourism.sk |
| Information Centre Železničná stanica Staničná 1 066 01 Humenné Tel.+421 57 788 10 51 Fax:+421 57 788 10 52 zc.humenne@stonline.sk |
RPIC Prešov - Euro Info Centre Reimanova 9 080 01 Prešov Tel: +421 51 75 60 330 Fax: +421 51 77 33 552 www.rpicpo.sk |
| Poprad Information Centre Námestie sv. Egídia 15 058 01 Poprad Tel: +421 52 77 21 700 Fax: +421 52 77 21 394 infopp@msupoprad.sk www.poprad.sk |
Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vajanského 10 080 01 Prešov Tel:+421 51 75 800 60 - 64 Fax:+421 51 77 32 413 sopkrkpo@scci.sk http://www.sopk.sk/pr/sk/ |