Lezhë facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lezhë
Lezha
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City
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Lezhë seen from Lezhë Castle hill
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Country | Albania | |
County | Lezhë County | |
District | Lezhë District | |
Founded | 26.07.1992 | |
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• Type | Municipality (Bashki) | |
Population
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• Urban | 31,000 | |
• Metro | 10,200 | |
• Metro density | 222.26/km2 (575.7/sq mi) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
4501-4502
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Area code(s) | 0215 | |
Car Plates | LE | |
Website | lezha.eu |
Lezhë is a city in northwest Albania. It is the capital of Lezhë District and Lezhë County. About 27,500 people live here.
The city was formed around 385 BC as a Greek colony by the name of Lissos.
Images for kids
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The grave of Skanderbeg and Lezhë Castle on its hill. The structure was the former Selimie Mosque.
See also
In Spanish: Lezhë para niños
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