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Dlhá nad Váhom (Template:Lang-hu) is a village and municipality in Šaľa District, in the Nitra Region of southwest Slovakia.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 118 metres and covers an area of 9.07 km².
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Dlhá nad Váhom became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1113. 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 Dlhá nad Váhom 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.
Ethnicity
It has a population of about 907 people. The village is about 72% Magyar, 28% Slovak
Facilities
The village has a public library and a football pitch.
External links
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48°10′N 17°52′E / 48.167°N 17.867°E / 48.167; 17.867
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