Dibër County
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The County of Dibër is one of the 12 counties
of Albania
. It consists of the districts Bulqizë
, Dibër
, and Mat
and its capital is Peshkopi
.
Dibër is known for its resistance against the Turks. Historical Dibër included parts of Albania and Macedonia. This division is a result of a claim by the former Yugoslavia on what is now the Macedonian half of Dibër in a 1913 international conference in London. and creation of modern state of Albania by western powers.
Dibër has been the battlefield of Turkish and other Balkan wars for centuries. Its river, Drini i Zi (Albanian: Black River), was colored red with blood several times, which is a possible etymology for the name.
Dibër has several interesting places to visit, such as the seven lakes of Lura
and the Drin valley. It is the location of the town of Kastriot, traditionally thought to be the birthplace of the Albanian national hero George Kastrioti Skanderbeg.
Dibër's eastern border is with the Republic of Macedonia
. Domestically, it borders the following counties:
Counties of Albania
Albania is divided into twelve counties . Each contains several districts...
of Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
. It consists of the districts Bulqizë
Bulqizë District
The District of Bulqizë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It has a population of 28,374, and an area of 469 km². It is in the east of the country, and its capital is Bulqizë....
, Dibër
Dibër District
The District of Dibër is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It has a population of 62,825, and an area of 1088 km². It is in the north-east of the country, and its capital is Peshkopi....
, and Mat
Mat District
The District of Mat is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It is named after the Mat River, that flows through the district. It has a population of 48,803 , and an area of 1,029 km². Its capital is Burrel...
and its capital is Peshkopi
Peshkopi
Peshkopi is a city in Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.It is located away from Tirana, the capital of Albania, and from the Macedonian border. It is situated at 41°40'N and 20°25'. It sits above sea level. In the 2004 census, there were approximately 14,100 residents. It is...
.
Dibër is known for its resistance against the Turks. Historical Dibër included parts of Albania and Macedonia. This division is a result of a claim by the former Yugoslavia on what is now the Macedonian half of Dibër in a 1913 international conference in London. and creation of modern state of Albania by western powers.
Dibër has been the battlefield of Turkish and other Balkan wars for centuries. Its river, Drini i Zi (Albanian: Black River), was colored red with blood several times, which is a possible etymology for the name.
Dibër has several interesting places to visit, such as the seven lakes of Lura
Lura
Lura may refer to:*Lura *Lura, Tibet, a village in Tibet*Lura, Norway, a borough in Norway*Lurë, a municipality in Albania*Lura Mountain, a mountain range in Albania...
and the Drin valley. It is the location of the town of Kastriot, traditionally thought to be the birthplace of the Albanian national hero George Kastrioti Skanderbeg.
Dibër's eastern border is with the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
. Domestically, it borders the following counties:
- KukësKukës CountyThe County of Kukës is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Has, Kukës and Tropojë and its capital is Kukës. To the east, Kukës borders Kosovo, while in the extreme northwest it borders Montenegro and in the extreme southeast it borders the Republic of Macedonia...
: north - ElbasanElbasan CountyThe County of Elbasan is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Elbasan, Gramsh, Librazhd and Peqin and its capital is Elbasan.Much of Elbasan's eastern border is with the Republic of Macedonia...
: south - Tirana: southwest
- DurrësDurrës CountyThe County of Durrës is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Durrës and Krujë and its capital is Durrës. The city is 40 minutes away from Tirana by car. It has the largest sea port in Albania....
: west - LezhëLezhë CountyLezhë County is one of the 12 counties of Albania. It consists of the districts Kurbin, Lezhë and Mirditë and its capital is Lezhë.Lezhë has a small western shoreline on the Adriatic Sea. On land, it borders the following counties:*Shkodër: north...
: northwest
Administrative divisions
| District | Capital | District Population (2010) |
Area (km²) | Municipalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulqizë District Bulqizë District The District of Bulqizë is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It has a population of 28,374, and an area of 469 km². It is in the east of the country, and its capital is Bulqizë.... |
Bulqizë Bulqizë Bulqizë is a town in eastern Albania with an estimated population of 12,388 . It is the capital of the Bulqizë District, which is part of Dibër County.... |
28,374 | 469 | Bulqizë Bulqizë Bulqizë is a town in eastern Albania with an estimated population of 12,388 . It is the capital of the Bulqizë District, which is part of Dibër County.... , Fushë-Bulqizë Fushë-Bulqizë Fushë-Bulqizë is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.... , Gjoricë Gjoricë Gjoricë is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.-Notable people:*Vladan Gjurica, one of the principal advisors of Skanderbeg and chief army quartermaster... , Martanesh Martanesh Martanesh is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania. The settlement holding city status is Krastë.... , Ostren Ostren Ostren is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.-Demographics:Ostren is inhabited by a Macedonian Muslim majority, and an Orthodox Macedonian minority, both of whom are officially unrecognised by the Albanian government.... , Shupenzë Shupenzë Shupenzë is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.... , Trebisht Trebisht Trebisht is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.-Demographics:Trebisht is inhabited solely by Orthodox Macedonians and Macedonian Muslims, who do not have official recognition from the Albanian government.-Education:... , Zerqan Zerqan Zerqan is a municipality in the Bulqizë District, Dibër County, eastern Albania.... |
| Dibër District Dibër District The District of Dibër is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It has a population of 62,825, and an area of 1088 km². It is in the north-east of the country, and its capital is Peshkopi.... |
Peshkopi Peshkopi Peshkopi is a city in Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.It is located away from Tirana, the capital of Albania, and from the Macedonian border. It is situated at 41°40'N and 20°25'. It sits above sea level. In the 2004 census, there were approximately 14,100 residents. It is... |
62,825 | 1088 | Arras Arras, Albania Arras is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Fushë-Çidhën Fushë-Çidhën Fushë-Çidhën is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Kala e Dodës Kala e Dodës Kala e Dodës is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania. Kala e Dodës is part of the territory included in the proposed Korabi National Park.... , Kastriot Kastriot, Albania Kastriot is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Lurë Lurë Lurë is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.Old Lurë , Lurë Plain and Borie Lurë , are the three neighborhoods of Lurë. More villages are in the municipality of Lurë such as Krej Lurë, Pregj Lurë, Arrmall, Vlashe and Gur Lure. With an area of 1.280 hectares,... , Luzni Luzni Luzni is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Maqellarë Maqellarë Maqellarë is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.-Demographics:Maqellare is inhabited by both Albanians and Macedonians, the latter whom are not officially recognised by the Albanian government.... , Melan Melan Melan is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Muhurr, Peshkopi Peshkopi Peshkopi is a city in Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.It is located away from Tirana, the capital of Albania, and from the Macedonian border. It is situated at 41°40'N and 20°25'. It sits above sea level. In the 2004 census, there were approximately 14,100 residents. It is... , Qendër Tomin Qendër Tomin Qendër Tomin is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Selishtë Selishtë Selishtë is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Sllovë Sllovë Sllovë is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Zall-Dardhë Zall-Dardhë Zall-Dardhë is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... , Zall-Reç Zall-Reç Zall-Reç is a municipality in the Dibër District, Dibër County, northeastern Albania.... |
| Mat District Mat District The District of Mat is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania, part of Dibër County. It is named after the Mat River, that flows through the district. It has a population of 48,803 , and an area of 1,029 km². Its capital is Burrel... |
Burrel Burrel, Albania Burrel is a city in northern Albania, 91 km from Tirana. It is the centre of the District of Mat.The city's population is 15,539 . Burrel is one of the largest districts in Albania. It is also known among Albanians as the "Land of Kings", as Gjon Kastrioti, the father of George Kastrioti,... |
48,803 | 1,029 | Baz Baz, Albania Baz is a municipality in the Mat District, Dibër County, northern Albania.... , Burrel, Derjan, Gurrë Gurrë Gurrë is a commune in the Mat District, Dibër County, northern Albania.... , Klos Klos Klos may refer to:*Klos, Mat, a town in Albania*Klos, Elbasan, a village in Albania*Kłos, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, a village in Poland*KLOS, a radio station in California... , Komsi Komsi Komsi is a municipality in the Mat District, Dibër County, northern Albania.... , Lis Lis, Albania Lis is a municipality in the Mat District, Dibër County, northern Albania.... , Macukull, Rukaj, Suç, Ulëz Ulëz Ulëz is a municipality in the Mat District, Dibër County, northern Albania.... , Xibër |