Košice is the largest city in eastern Slovakia and serves as a major urban center located in the Košice Region. It is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains, positioned near the national borders with Hungary and Ukraine.
With a population of approximately 230,000 residents, Košice is the second-largest city in Slovakia, following the capital city of Bratislava. The city serves as a primary hub for the eastern part of the country.