This region with a long history is situated in the southwest of Slovakia, mostly in the eastern part of the Danubian Lowland.

Major rivers are the Danube in the south, Váh in the south-west, Nitra in the western-central part, Hron in the east and Ipeľ in the south-east.

In governor's elections won Milan Belica (Smer–SD) over centre-right candidate Tomáš Galbavý (SDKÚ–DS), who was supported by SaS, OKS, NOVA, Most–Híd, SMK-MKP.

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by ASV, KSS, ĽB, ĽS–HZDS, PSNS, ZSNS.

In governor's elections won Milan Belica, who was supported by HZDS, SOP, SDĽ and Centre party.