The
Nitra Region (; ) is one of the administrative regions of
Slovakia. It was first established in 1923 and from 1996 exists in its present borders. It consists of seven districts /okresy/ and 354 municipalities, from which 15 have a town status. The economy of the region focuses more on agriculture, than in other Slovakian regions.
Nitra is its seat, largest city and cultural and economic center.