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POPULATION
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ELEVATION
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LOCATION
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IDENTIFYING FEATURES
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Answer
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389,323
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110m
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Centre of the country, enclosed by mountains and hills. Overlooks the Adriatic Sea.
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Capital city of Albania
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Tirana
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101,728
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0m
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West of the country, located on a flat plain along the Albania Adriatic Sea Coast.
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Has one of the largest ports on the Adriatic Sea, connecting the city to other neighbouring countries
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Durres
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66,834
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133m
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Centre of the country, lying to thge north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain.
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Was situated on one of the most important routes of the Roman Empire
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Elbasan
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66,320
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0m
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South west of the country, surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains.
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Played as an instrumental role in Albanian Independence as an epicentre for the founders of modern Albania
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Vlore
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61,739
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55m
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Centre west of the country, very short distance from the capital to the north.
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Is home to the capital city international airport
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Kamez
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61,633
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13m
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North west of the country, located on the plain of Mbishkodra and the banks of the Buna, Drin and Kir rivers.
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Regarded as the traditional capital of Northern Albania and is noted for its arts, culture, religious diversity and turbulent history
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Shkoder
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52,926
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44m
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South west of the country, situated on the bank of Gjanica River in the Myzeqe Plain,
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Important terminus in southwestern Albania which forms a north-south corridor
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Fier
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43,254
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850m
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South east of the country, surrounded by the Morava Mountains on a plateau.
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Location of the 'Old Bazaar' which has played a dominant role in Albania's market history. Largest city in Eastern Albania.
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Korce
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40,665
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80m
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South centre of the country, surrounded by mountains, including Tomorr on the east that was declared a national park.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, unique style of architecture with an old fortified city.
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Berat
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26,036
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9m
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Centre west of the country, middle plains and flatland, 30km from the Divjake-Karavasta National Park with wetland, beaches and a lagoon.
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One of the main providers of agricultural products to the rest of the country and other European Countries.
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Lushnje
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19,882
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32m
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South west of the country, located on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea.
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Near this city are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sarande
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17,877
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30m
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Centre west of the country, located just north of the capital city.
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President George W. Bush visited in 2007 and a statue was erected in the city.
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Fushe-Kruje
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17,371
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735m
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East of the country, located between two mountain chains along southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid.
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The city and its surroundings were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was due to the natural and cultural heritage.
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Pogradec
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16,569
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190m
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South of the country, located in a valley between the Gjere mountains and the Drino.
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Old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. City is overlooked by a fortress where a folk festival is held every five years.
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Gjirokaster
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15,827
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24m
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West of the country, located in the Western Lowlands Region. In the Tirana County.
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In this city the soil is suitable for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, which are widely farmed.
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Kavaje
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15,643
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350m
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North east of the country, surrounding area is dominated by mountainous and high terrain. City sprawls across the Luma Plain within the Albanian Alps.
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City was nominated for the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize for hospitality for refugees during the Kosovo War.
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Kukes
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14,710
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651m
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North east of the country, located in the mountainous regions of Albania. Lies east of the Black Drin river.
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Known for its thermal waters and natural beauty. Developing a reputation as a tourism destination for outdoor activities.
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Peshkopi
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14,687
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154m
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North west of the country, spans between the Plain of Zadrima and the Puke-Mirdite Highlands.
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One of Albania's continuously inhabited cities with around 2400 years of recorded history
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Lezhe
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13,395
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12m
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West of the country, village divided in two by the Erzen river.
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Has a strategic positioning between the coast and the centre of the country.
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Sukth
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12,854
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40m
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West of the country, named after 'swampy land'
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Pope Clement XI 1649-1721 was from the Albani Family which has its origins in this city.
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Lac
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12,629
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50m
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Centre of the country, located north-west of the Tomorri National Park
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One of the cities known for its oil industry. Also home to an Air Base of the Albanian Air Force.
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Kucove
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12,255
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60m
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South west of the country, landscape is half hills and mountains and plains, the plains are arable land for agriculture.
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Very old city, was a city for oil in the modern day and during the King of Albania era.
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Patos
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11,442
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25m
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North west of the country, situated between the capital and Montenegro in the north.
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**no known particular details**
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Mamurras
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