Fun facts about Pogradec
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The name Pogradec literally means 'under the city', referencing an ancient Illyrian settlement on a hill above the contemporary region.
Pogradec
Albania
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and continental climate.
From the “Etymology” section
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During the Ottoman occupation, Pogradec was developed as a small town of craftsmen and fishermen.
Pogradec
Albania
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and continental climate.
From the “History” section
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Pogradec is located on the shore of the southwestern corner of Lake Ohrid between two mountain chains.
Pogradec
Albania
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and continental climate.
From the “Geography” section
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Pogradec has a professional football team called KS Pogradeci, which has been awarded the first prize several times.
Pogradec
Albania
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and continental climate.
From the “Culture” section
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Pogradec is twinned with Ohrid, North Macedonia, and Wismar, Germany.
Pogradec
Albania
Pogradec is the eleventh most populous city in Albania and the capital of the eponymous municipality. It is located on a narrow plain between two mountain chains along the southwestern banks of the Lake of Ohrid. Its climate is profoundly influenced by a seasonal Mediterranean and continental climate.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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