[1] Its main cultural, economic and administrative seat is the city of Martin.

Martin District is one of the most important cultural centers in Slovakia.

In the district are 16 sport clubs, including ice hockey, football and handball, which all have their separate sport halls.

Martin District economy is based foremost on the engineering industry, but also on the wood processing, construction, paper and cellulose industries.

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