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Albania–Montenegro Border
The Albania–Montenegro border separates the Republic of Albania and Montenegro in Southeast Europe, it has a length of . At its southern end lies the Adriatic Sea, while its northeastern end terminates at the triple point with Kosovo (although this is contested by Serbia). The border passes through Lake Skadar, the largest lake in the Balkan Peninsula. Economic migration The border between Albania and Montenegro is viewed by many economic migrants as a route into the prosperous economies of Central and Western Europe. In 2018 entrepreneurial smugglers began to offer a new route into the European Union, running from Greece through Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia to Croatia, a member state of the European Union. About 11,000 migrants from Asia and North Africa took this route and registered their arrival within the European Union in Bosnia in the first half of 2018, compared with 755 migrant arrivals in 2017. Troop deployment On 11 July 2018, Montenegro announced that it was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muriqan
Muriqan is a settlement in the former Ana e Malit municipality, Shkodër County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Shkodër. Near this village a jointly managed border crossing point with Montenegro , image_flag = Flag of Montenegro.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Montenegro.svg , coa_size = 80 , national_motto = , national_anthem = () , image_map = Europe-Mont ... is situated. References Ana e Malit Albania–Montenegro border crossings Populated places in Shkodër Villages in Shkodër County {{Shkodër-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ulcinj
Ulcinj () is a town in the Coastal Montenegro, Coastal region of Montenegro and the capital of Ulcinj Municipality. It has an urban population of 11,488. As one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic Sea, Adriatic coast, it was founded in 5th century BC. It was captured by the Roman Empire, Romans in 163 BC from the Illyrians. With the division of the Roman Empire, it was a part of the Byzantine Empire and Kingdom of Serbia (medieval), Serbian Kingdom in the Middle Ages until the Republic of Venice captured it in 1405. It was known as a base for piracy. In 1571, Ulcinj was conquered by the Ottoman Empire with the aid of North African corsairs after the Battle of Lepanto. The town gradually became a Muslim-majority settlement. Under the Ottomans, numerous hammams and mosques, and a clock tower were built. Ulcinj remained a den of piracy until this was finally put to an end by Mehmed Pasha Bushati. In 1673, the self-proclaimed Jewish Messiah Sabbatai Zevi was exiled here from Ista ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tropojë
Tropojë (; sq-definite, Tropoja) is a municipality in Kukës County, northeastern Albania, within the historical ethnographic region of the Gjakova Highlands. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Bajram Curri, Bujan, Bytyç, Fierzë, Lekbibaj, Llugaj, Margegaj and Tropojë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Bajram Curri. As of the Institute of Statistics 2023 census, there were 2,560 people residing in the municipal unit Tropojë and 14,189 in the municipality. Etymology Tropojë's old name was ''Trebopolje'' and is recorded in Serbian medieval charters and Ottoman registers. The word itself comes from the old Slavic ''trebiti'', ‘to clean’, and ''polje'', ‘field’, i.e. ‘clean field’. History The region was inhabited by Illyrian tribes. Archaeological evidence found in the area, such as castles or tumuli, shows that the area has been populated since the ancient time. The region lies in the geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qafë Vranicë
Qafë e Vranicës is a mountain pass through the Albanian mountains along the border between Albania and Montenegro. A new border crossing point A border checkpoint is a location on an international border where travelers or goods Border control, are inspected and allowed (or denied) passage through. Authorization often is required to enter a country through its borders. Access-control ... between the two countries is planned to be open at the pass. References Mountain passes of Albania Albania–Montenegro border crossings {{Montenegro-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bar Municipality
Bar Municipality ( cnr-Latn-Cyrl, Opština Bar, Општина Бар) is one of the municipalities of Montenegro. The center is the town of Bar, Montenegro, Bar. The municipality is located at the Adriatic Sea, Adriatic coast in southeastern Montenegro. According to the 2011 census, the town proper had 17,649 inhabitants, while the total population of the Bar Municipality was 42,068. The preliminary 2023 census data counted the municipality population at 46,171 inhabitants. Geography and tourism The Bar Municipality is located on the coastal western border of Montenegro on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. It is approximately from Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. To the east is the largest lake in the Balkans, Lake Skadar. To the west, across the sea, is Italy. The natural area around Bar is mostly untouched and rich in vegetation. The municipality stretches to the southern shore of Lake Skadar, Skadar Lake and encompasses the Skadarska Krajina, Krajina region. This area is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zogaj, Shkodër
Zogaj is a settlement in the Shkodër municipality, Shkodër County, northwestern Albania on the shore of Lake of Shkodër. The village is very close to the border with Montenegro. It was mentioned as ''Zagagni'' by Mariano Bolizza in 1614, being part of the Sanjak of Scutari The Sanjak of Scutari or Sanjak of Shkodra (; ; or ''İşkodra Sancağı'') was one of the sanjaks of the Ottoman Empire. It was established after the Ottoman Empire acquired Shkodra after the siege of Shkodra in 1478–9. It was part of th .... It was Roman Catholic, had 25 houses, and 50 men at arms commanded by Alla Andrà. References Populated places in Shkodër Albania–Montenegro border crossings Villages in Shkodër County {{Shkodër-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podgorica–Shkodër Railway
The Podgorica–Shkodër railway is a railway connecting Albania and Montenegro, used for freight-purposes only. It is Albania's only international rail link. Although initially built between 1984 and 1985, it fell into disuse in 1991 and later fully reopened in 2003. The rail infrastructure is operated by Montenegrin ŽICG on Montenegrin territory and Hekurudha Shqiptare ''(Albanian Railways)'' on Albanian territory. Nevertheless, train services are usually operated by Montenegrin operator ŽPCG between Podgorica and the Albanian Bajzë station and by Hekurudha Shqiptare between Bajzë and Shkodër only. The line connects to Belgrade–Bar railway and Nikšić–Podgorica railway in Podgorica and Shkodër–Vorë railway in Shkodër. Overview Podgorica–Shkodër is a long standard gauge railway, of which runs through Albania and the remaining through Montenegro. Like other railways throughout Albania, the railway is not electrified. The line's last station in A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grabom
Grabom is a settlement near Brojë in the former Kelmend municipality, Shkodër County, northern Albania. Near this village a new border crossing point between Albania and Montenegro , image_flag = Flag of Montenegro.svg , image_coat = Coat of arms of Montenegro.svg , coa_size = 80 , national_motto = , national_anthem = () , image_map = Europe-Mont ... is planned. Gallery File:Tamara 01.JPG, View from Broje References Kelmend (municipality) Populated places in Malësi e Madhe Albania–Montenegro border crossings {{Shkodër-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bashkim
Bashkim is a masculine Albanian given name, which means "unity" in Albanian. People *Bashkim Ajdini (born 1992), German footballer *Bashkim Dedja (born 1970), Albanian judge *Bashkim Fino (1962–2021), Albanian politician and prime minister *Bashkim Gazidede (1952–2008), Albanian politician *Bashkim Jashari (born 1977), Kosovan Albanian three-star general *Bashkim Kadrii (born 1991), Danish football player *Bashkim Kopliku (1943–2020), Albanian politician *Bashkim Muhedini (1949–2022), Albanian association football player *Bashkim Pitarka, Albanian diplomat *Bashkim Shehu Bashkim Shehu (born 22 June 1955, Tirana) is an Albanian writer who lives in Barcelona, Spain. Biography From 1975 to 1980, he studied Liberal Arts at the University of Tirana. Until 1981, he worked as a screenwriter at Kinostudio Shqipëria e R ... (born 1955), Albanian writer * Bashkim Sukaj (born 1992), Swiss footballer See also * Bashkimi (other) {{given name Albanian masculine given nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vermosh
Vermosh (definite form ''Vermoshi'') is the northernmost village of Albania, located in the former Kelmend municipality. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Malësi e Madhe. The village lies in a valley of the Albanian Alps, along a river with the same name. Geography Vermosh is part of the ''Bjeshkët e Namuna'' ("Accursed Mountains") or Albanian Alps, a mountain range in Northern Albania that extends to western Kosovo and Eastern Montenegro and the highest point of which, ''Maja Jezercë'', lies 18.8 kilometers (12 miles) south of Vermosh, in the Theth and Valbona National Park. Vermosh comprises the quarters of Pjetroja (also known as Qendra, "the center"), Velan, Bashkim ("junction", incl. the Lepushë valley), Velipojë, and Maliaj. When first explored it was called ''Bjeshkët e Seljanave''. Its mountain pastures are called ''Seferçe'', ''Smutirogë'', ''Lugu i Dolit'', ''Përbicë'', ''Greben'', etc. Vermosh is the place of the borde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
