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Apollonia (Ancient Greek, Koine Greek: Ἀπολλωνία, ἡ; city-ethnic: Ἀπολλωνιάτης, Apolloniates; Latin: Apollonia; Albanian: Apollonia or Apolonia) was an Ancient Greek trade colony which developed into an independent polis, and later a Roman city, in southern Illyria.
A short-lived monarchical state known as the Principality of Albania (1914–1925) was succeeded by an even shorter-lived first Albanian Republic (1925-1928). Another monarchy, the Kingdom of Albania (1928–1939), replaced the republic. The country endured occupation by Italy just prior to World War II (1939–1945).
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Apolonia ishte në atë kohë një qytet i madh e i rëndësishëm në afërsi të lumit Vjosë. Llogaritet që qyteti të ketë pasur rreth 60 000 banorë, një shifër rekord për Antikitetin! Apolloninë, arkeologët e quajnë, " Pompei i Shqipërisë," pasi vetëm 10% e territorit të qytetit të dikurshëm është zbuluar deri më sot.
The country is the 8th most populous country in the Balkans and ranks as the 137th most populous country in the world. The country's population rose steadily from 2.5 million in 1979 until 1989, when it peaked at 3.1 million. [294] Since then, the population has continually decreased every year. [295]
Apollonia is an ancient site in Albania, near the city of Fier, which was home to a succession of civilisations, including a Roman city in southern Illyria in classical antiquity. The city reached its zenith in the 3rd or 4th century BC; however, today it lies in ruin. History of Apollonia.
History and Significance. Apollonia was founded in the 7th century BCE by Greek colonists seeking to expand trade networks. Its coastal access to the Adriatic and position between Greek and Illyrian territories fueled growth. By the 4th century BCE, the city became a respected cultural center.
If we could choose the one place where you will have your most memorable encounter with history in Albania, it would have to be the ancient city of Apollonia, founded in the sixth century B.C. Situated in southwestern Albania, about 13 miles from the city of Fier, this city was built by Greek colonizers on the lands of the Taulantii Illyrian tribe.
