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Tirana
Tiranë
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Founded | 1614 | ||
Subdivisions | 11 Municipal Units | ||
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• Municipality | 41.8 km2 (16.1 sq mi) | ||
• Metro | 1,652 km2 (638 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) | ||
Population
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• Municipality | 621,286 | ||
• Density | 10,553/km2 (27,330/sq mi) | ||
• Urban | 421,546 | ||
• Urban density | 14,746/km2 (38,190/sq mi) | ||
• Metro | 802,523 | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Postal code |
1001–1028
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Area code(s) | +355 4 |
Tirana (Albanian: Tiranë or Tirana) is the capital city of Republic of Albania. It is the largest city in that country. The population of the city is estimated at 353,400 people (2003). Other people think there may be up to 1 million people who live in the city. Tirana was founded in 1614. It became Albania's capital city in 1920.
Images for kids
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Castle of Petrelë, built in the 6th century by Justinian I.
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The Kryeministria at the Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard is the official office of the Prime Minister of Albania.
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The Rruga Shtetërore 2 (SH2) connecting Tirana with Durrës.
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The Cloud Pavilion outside the National Art Gallery installed by Japanese artist Sou Fujimoto.
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