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5 days ago · Albania, country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. The capital city is Tirana ( Tiranë ). Albanians refer to themselves as shqiptarë —often taken to mean “sons of eagles,” though it may well refer to “those associated with the ...
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Albania - Ethnic Groups, Language, Religion: Albania has one...
- Collapse of Communism
Albania - Post-Communist, Balkan, Geography: After Hoxha’s...
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Albania - Economy, Agriculture, Tourism: Before 1991 the...
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Albania - Cultural Institutions: Tirana is the home of a...
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Albania - Constitution, Government, Parliament: The...
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Albania - Albanian, Greek, Vlach: The Albanian language,...
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Albania - Mediterranean, Mountains, Coastline: Like other...
- Albanian Nationalism
Albania - Nationalism, Ethnicity, Culture: By the mid-19th...
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5 days ago · c. 400 – c. 200 BC [34] [35] Toluca, in the State of Mexico, has been continuously inhabited at least since the 8th century BC. [36] [dubious – discuss] The oldest sedentary remains ( Calixtlahuaca) date from around the 600 BC to 400 BC. [citation needed] Papantla / El Tajín. Totonac people.
1 day ago · 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).
5 days ago · Corfu is known as the island of the Phaeacians . The name Corfù is a Venetian and Italian version of the Byzantine Κορυφώ (Koryphō), meaning "city of the peaks". It derives from the Byzantine Greek Κορυφαί (Koryphai) (crests or peaks), denoting the two peaks of Palaio Frourio.
- 610.9 km² (235.9 sq mi)
- 99,134 (2021)
- 906 m (2972 ft)
- 490 81, 490 82, 490 83, 490 84, 491 31, 491 32 (former 491 00)
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4 days ago · With its stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters, Vlora is a haven for beach lovers. The city also offers a glimpse into history, with attractions like the Independence Monument and the Muradie Mosque. For a taste of Albania’s natural beauty, venture into the mountains and explore cities like Kruje and Shkoder.
Apr 10, 2024 · 5. Where to Stay in Albania for Culture Vultures: Korca. A less visited site in Southeast Albania, Korca is known as the country's unofficial capital of culture. It features a stunning Old Bazaar, and a handful of great museums, and is one of the prettiest architectural cities in the country.
Apr 15, 2024 · Balkans, easternmost of Europe’s three great southern peninsulas. The Balkans are usually characterized as comprising Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia—with all or part of those countries located within the peninsula.
