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This is a list of cities and towns in Albania categorised by municipality, county and population, according to the criteria used by the Institute of Statistics (INSTAT). As of 2014, there were 74 cities classified as urban areas and 2,972 villages as rural areas in Albania.
Aug 18, 2023 · Built around eight millennia ago, it could be the oldest lake-dwelling city ever discovered in Europe. According to the report published by PHYS.org, the team of archaeologists believe that the Albanian shore of Lake Ohrid was home to a colony of houses built on stilts.
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Aug 20, 2023 · The discovery beneath Lake Ohrid in the village of Lin, Albania, confirms that lakeshore settlements of the region — which straddles the mountainous border of North Macedonia — are much older...
Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër .
Shkodër ( / ˈʃkoʊdər / SHKOH-dər, [5] Albanian: [ˈʃkɔdəɾ]; Albanian definite form: Shkodra; historically known as Scodra or Scutari, is the fifth-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality.
- 4th century BC
- Shkodër
Nestled on the western coast of Albania lies the historic port city of Durrës. With a rich history that dates back to the 7th century BC, Durrës has been a hub of trade, culture, and innovation for centuries.
Jul 10, 2020 · There are numerous Albanian cities you can visit: here are our top ten choices. 1. Tirana. Tirana is the capital and largest city of Albania. This vibrant city has a lot to offer, from its public building mixing architectures of different eras to authentic restaurants, pubs, cafes, and posh nightclubs.
