Fun facts about Vlorë
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The name Vlorë derives from the Ancient Greek word Aulṓn, meaning 'channel, glen'.
Vlorë
Albania
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
From the “Name” section
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Vlorë is considered one of the oldest cities in Albania and the region.
Vlorë
Albania
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
From the “History” section
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Vlorë has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 16.9 °C.
Vlorë
Albania
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
From the “Geography” section
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Vlorë is home to the second largest university in Albania, founded in 1994.
Vlorë
Albania
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Vlorë is twinned with Hollywood, Florida, United States, and Yangzhou, China.
Vlorë
Albania
Vlorë is the third most populous city of Albania and seat of Vlorë County and Vlorë Municipality. Located in southwestern Albania, Vlorë sprawls on the Bay of Vlorë and is surrounded by the foothills of the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Adriatic and Ionian Sea Coasts.
From the “International relations” section
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