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Vlorë is where the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed on November 28, 1912. The city was for a short time the capital of Albania. Vlora is one of the oldest cities of Albania. It was formed by Ancient Greeks in the 6th century BC.
- 6th century BC
- Vlorë County
Cities and towns in Albania belong to the following size ranges in terms of the number of population: One city larger than 250,000: Tirana. Seven cities from 50,000 to 250,000: Durrës, Fier, Elbasan, Kamëz, Korçë, Shkodër and Vlorë. Four cities from 20,000 to 50,000: Berat, Lushnjë, Pogradec and Kavajë.
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Believed to be the oldest city in the Malay realm, capital of the Srivijaya empire. According to Kedukan Bukit inscription [112] Jayanasa established Srivijaya kingdom in Palembang area. Luang Prabang
NameHistorical RegionPresent LocationContinuously Inhabited Sincec. 1000 [25] – c. 500 BC [26] [need ...Maya civilisation, then New Spain900–600 BC [27]Maya civilisation, then New Spain700–450 BC [31]Monte Albán - Zaachila - Oaxaca CityZapotec civilisation (Otomí people), ...c. 500 BC [32] [better source needed] ...Durrës (/ ˈ d ʊr ə s / DUURR-əs, Albanian:; Albanian definite form: Durrësi) is the second-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and seat of Durrës County and Durrës Municipality. It is one of Albania's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with roughly 2,500 years of recorded history.
- 7th century BC
- Durrës
Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër . In ancient times, the Illyrians inhabited northern and central regions of Albania, whilst Epirotes inhabited the south. Several important ancient Greek colonies were also established on the coast.
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).
Albania ( / ælˈbeɪniə / ( listen) al-BAY-nee-ə; Albanian: Shqipëri ), officially called the Republic of Albania is an independent country located in Southeast Europe, more specifically it is located in the Balkans. The capital is Tirana, and other important cities are Durrës, Elbasan and Vlora.
