Nové Zámky, also known as Érsekújvár in Hungarian, is a city in southwestern Slovakia, located at the confluence of the Nitra and Žitava rivers. It has a temperate climate, with average temperatures ranging from -1°C in January to 21°C in July. The city's history dates back to the 11th century, when it was a fortress guarding the border between Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. It was later occupied by the Turks and the Habsburgs, and it played a significant role in the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. Today, Nové Zámky is a modern city with a rich cultural heritage, including the 16th-century Érsekújvár Castle and the 18th-century Church of the Holy Trinity.
Geographic Data for Nové Zámky, , Slovakia
| Latitude | 47° 59.126' |
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| Longitude | 18° 9.717' |
| Timezone | Europe/Bratislava |