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Kamenín (Template:Lang-hu) is a village and municipality in the Nové Zámky District in the Nitra Region of south-west Slovakia.
Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 127 metres and covers an area of 28.058 km².
History
In the 9th century, the territory of Kamenín became part of the Kingdom of Hungary. In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1183 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 Kamenín 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 1515 people. The population is about 81% Hungarian, 8% Slovak and has 10% Romany and Czech minorities.
Facilities
The village has a public library and a DVD rental store.
External links
47°53′N 18°39′E / 47.883°N 18.650°E / 47.883; 18.650
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