Kolonjë is an Albanian placename referring to the present or former presence of Romance language speakers. It derives from the Latin ''colonia'' and is related to the
Roman period
The Roman Empire ruled the Mediterranean and much of Europe, Western Asia and North Africa. The Roman people, Romans conquered most of this during the Roman Republic, Republic, and it was ruled by emperors following Octavian's assumption of ...
of the area.
Entities with this name include:
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Kolonjë, a municipality and former district in Korçë County, southeastern Albania
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Kolonjë, Gjirokastër, a village in Gjirokastër County, southern Albania
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Kolonjë, Fier, a town and former municipality in Fier County, western Albania
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Albanian place names