Fun facts about Korçë
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Korçë is named differently in various languages, including Curceaua in Aromanian and Korytsa in Greek.
Korçë
Albania
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
From the “Name” section
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The town of Korçë dates from the end of the 15th century, closely related to Ilias Bey Mirahori's actions.
Korçë
Albania
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
From the “History” section
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Korçë's cultural isolation was reduced due to Greek schools, with the first one founded in 1724.
Korçë
Albania
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
From the “History” section
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Korçë is governed by a mayor–council government system and is home to Greek and Romanian consulates.
Korçë
Albania
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
From the “Politics” section
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The city is home to the nationally famous Birra Korça, a local beer brand.
Korçë
Albania
Korçë is the eighth most populous city of Albania and the seat of Korçë County and Korçë Municipality. The total population of the city was 51,152 and 75,994 of Korçë municipality, in a total area of 806 km2 (311 sq mi). It stands on a plateau some 850 m (2,789 ft) above sea level, surrounded by the Morava Mountains.
From the “Economy” section
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