Fun facts about Elbasan
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The name Elbasan is derived from the Ottoman Turkish il-basan, meaning 'the fortress'.
Elbasan
Albania
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
From the “Etymology” section
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In August 2010, archaeologists discovered two Roman Era Illyrian graves near the walls of the castle of Elbasan.
Elbasan
Albania
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
From the “History” section
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Elbasan has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 13.1 °C.
Elbasan
Albania
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
From the “Geography” section
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The city gained prominence after a steel mill was built by the Chinese in 1974.
Elbasan
Albania
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
From the “Economy” section
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Elbasan is home to the Summer Day festivities, a pagan feast that has been celebrated nationwide since 2004.
Elbasan
Albania
Elbasan is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
From the “Culture” section
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