Southern Transdanubia

Southern Transdanubia is a subdivision of Hungary as defined by the Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics. It is one of the eight classified NUTS-2 statistical regions of Hungary|regions of Hungary]. The region incorporates the south-western parts of the country, and encompasses an area of. It incorporates three counties -Somogy, Tolna, and Baranya. With a population of just over 0.85 million, it is the least populated of the all the regions in Hungary. The seat of the region and the largest city is Pécs.

Classification

The country of Hungary was organized into eight regions for administrative purposes by the amendments of Act XXI of 1996. The Nomenclature of Territorial Units for Statistics organizes the country into three broader level sub-divisions. These are classified as a NUTS-2 statistical regions of Hungary, and incorporate one or more counties within it. The regions form the NUTS-3 territorial units under them.

Geography

Southern Transdanubia incorporates the south-western parts of the country, encompassing an area of. The region is located in Central Europe, and is completely land locked as Hungary does not have access to sea. It shares an international land border with Croatia in the south. It is bordered by Southern Great Plain to the east, Central Transdanubia to the north, and Western Transdanubia to the north-west. The region is fertile, and rich in minerals. The region has numerous thermal springs.

Sub-regions

Southern Transdanubia incorporates incorporates three counties -Baranya, Somogy, and Tolna.

Demographics and economy

With a population of just over 0.85 million, Southern Transdanubia is the least populated of the all the regions in Hungary. The population is largely rural.
The mineral wealth of the region has led to the establishment of several industrial zones and parks. Mining of uranium, coal, and limestone is carried out in the region. As 80% of the land in the region is arable, agriculture is a major economic activity. The region is a major center for wine production. With the availability of coal, and the presence of the only Hungarian nuclear power station at Paks, the region is amongst the major producers of electricity in the country. Owing to the presence of water springs and Lake Balaton, Tourism is well developed in the region, and the region ranks third in the number of tourist visits in Hungary.