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38-404: It consists of the counties of Dibër , Durrës , Kukës , Lezhë and Shkodër . Their combined population is 991,093 as of the 2023 census. The northeastern mountain regions have substantial reserves of metallic mineral deposits, including chromium , copper , and iron-nickel . In the 1980s Albania was a world leader in chromium production, but output fell precipitously in the early 1990s during

76-636: A great variety of wildflowers . The mountainous area of the county occupies 56.3% of the territory, while the remaining 43.7% by plains and hills. Inside the county, there are two national parks and a nature park , which include the Lurë National Park , Zall-Gjoçaj National Park and the Korab-Koritnik Nature Park . The eastern bound of the county forms a part of the European Green Belt , which serves as

114-489: A lesser extent from neighboring countries. They are reputed to alleviate some health issues. The baths are located a short distance east of the city, upstream along the creek which runs through the middle of Peshkopi. The main sport played in Peshkopi is football . The city's main team is KF Korabi Peshkopi and its home stadium is Korabi Stadium with a capacity of 6,000 spectators. The multidisciplinary club's home arena

152-467: A number of models of local architecture. Elez Isufi Boulevard is a pedestrian-only street in the middle of Peshkopi lined with linden ( Albanian : bli ) trees. The street is paved with stone from non-native stone from Berat. Thermal mineral water springs and sulphur baths ( Albanian : llixha ) in the vicinity of Peshkopi are a draw for seasonal tourism, primarily from within Albania, but also to

190-429: A retreat for endangered mammal and plant species. It has a total population of around 107,178 people as of the 2023 census. The population density is 41 inhabitants per square kilometre (110/sq mi). Compared to other counties, Dibër has a very low population density. In addition, the remote mountainous areas are almost unpopulated. The largest cities are Peshkopi , Burrel , Bulqizë and Klos . Albanian

228-622: A rich aquifer system, and significant karst underground watercourses. It is home to the source of the river Mat which rises in Martanesh . Besides the Mat, the Drin river is an important waterway in the region. The county territory covers four distinct climatic types as of the Köppen climate classification ; oceanic , continental , mediterranean and subarctic . Located in the interior of Albania,

266-594: A wider set of destinations, which depart when sufficiently full. Minibuses to Tirana and Durrës are generally somewhat more expensive than the equivalent bus route. The main road to Peshkopi is SH6 (State Road 6). A new highway called the Arbër Highway ( Albanian : Rruga e Arbërit ) is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in Spring 2023. The 200 km road will link Tirana with Debar , North Macedonia and will connect with SH6. There

304-406: Is Peshkopi . Tourism is one of the most important sectors in the county and has the largest potential to be a source for sustainable income, due to its natural and cultural heritage. Although the county has abundant natural resources like chromium , sulfur and marble . Dibër is predominantly an agriculture county. Human activity in the territory of the modern Dibër County can be traced back to

342-572: Is a town located in the mountainous regions of northeastern Albania , in Dibër County . It is the capital of both the county ( Albanian : qark ) and the district ( Albanian : rreth ) of Dibër, and is the only county regional capital in Albania which does not share its name with its county. The population as of the 2023 census is 14,710. Peshkopi lies east of the Black Drin river, about 187 kilometres (116 mi) northeast of Tirana ,

380-458: Is also known for its fertile soil and is an important agricultural area, producing crops such as corn, wheat, and vegetables. Peshkopi has a number of primary and secondary schools, which provide education to children in the town and surrounding areas. The schools offer a range of subjects including math, science, language, and social studies. Many of them also have extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and art programs. Overall, education

418-511: Is by far the largest religion in the county, forming 81.40% of the total population (111,551 people). There are also some Bektashi Muslims with less 3.84% (5,264 people), 4.36% percent consisting of believers without a denomination (5,970 people) and Christians forming 2.15% of the county's population ( Orthodox (0.09%) (123 people), Evangelists (0.01% (16 people) (and Roman Catholics ) (2.04%) (2,799 people) . Dibër County’s economy historically depended on agriculture and sheparding, although

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456-437: Is highly valued in Peshkopi and the government is continuously investing in the development of the educational system in the town. Peshkopi briefly had a branch of Aleksandër Moisiu University . It was closed in 2017 by order of the national Ministry of Education for alleged failure to meet standards. The main form of tourism in the region is mountain tourism, due to the hilly terrain and extensive forest. The district of Dibra

494-399: Is home to two of the thirteen national parks in Albania , Lurë National Park , and Korab-Koritnik Nature Park , which offer a variety of outdoor activities including climbing, walking, skiing, trekking, picnics, hunting, kayaking, etc. The museum , located beside the general secondary school, houses a collection of local costumes, carpets, kitchen equipment and filigree jewelry, as well as

532-584: Is one of the 12 counties of the Republic of Albania , spanning a surface area of 2,586 square kilometres (998 sq mi) with the capital in Peshkopi . The county borders on the counties of Durrës , Elbasan , Kukës , Lezhë , Tirana and the country of North Macedonia . It is divided into the four municipalities of Bulqizë , Dibër , Klos and Mat . The municipalities are further subdivided into 290 towns and villages in total. Topographically ,

570-526: Is served by the Rinas Mother Teresa International Airport in the capital city of Tirana, which is located around 200 km to the west of Peshkopi. There are also regular bus services connecting the town with Tirana and Durres. Peshkopi is served by bus lines to and from Tirana and Durrës . Buses typically depart in the morning on a fixed schedule. There are also minibuses and vans ( Albanian : furgona ) serving

608-632: Is the Bashkim Lala Sports Palace , which has a capacity of over 2,000 spectators. KF Korabi currently plays in the Albanian First Division . They were runners-up in the 1961, 2015–16 Albanian First Division going in to the Albanian Superliga . Peshkopi is an important transportation hub, located at the crossroads of several important roads connecting Albania with Kosovo and North Macedonia. The town

646-475: Is the official and predominant spoken language in the county with 99.81% native speakers. Minority languages in the county are Italian , Greek , Macedonian , and Serbo-Croatian . Dibër is an historically homogeneous county. The research revealed the following numbers in the county per ethnic group: 124,897 Albanian people (91.13%), 20 Greek people (0.01%), 28 Aromanian people (0.02%), 97 Egyptian people (0.07%), and 19 Macedonian people (0.01%). Islam

684-586: The Conference of London . The Dibër Valley was cut in half. The western part was assigned to Albania, while the eastern part went to the Kingdom of Serbia , today North Macedonia . Dibër is one of 12 counties of Albania , located in the south and southeast of the Northern Region . It lies between latitudes 42° N, and longitudes 20° E. The county area is 2,586 km (998 sq mi) and

722-736: The Middle Ages , Dibër was part of the Principality of Kastrioti ruled by the royal Kastrioti family with Gjon Kastrioti on the Albanian throne . After the death of Gjon Kastrioti in 1437, the eastern region was annexed by the Ottomans and became seat of the Sanjak of Dibra . The comprising regions were awarded to his son Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg , where he survived to conquer back his father’s land and unite all of Albania in 1444. In

760-768: The Neolithic . The region that today corresponds to the county territory was inhabited by the ancient Illyrian tribe of Penestae. They were the first people to leave lasting traces and cultural heritage throughout the region. It is evidenced by the settlements of the Early Bronze Age in Manasdren, the Middle Bronze Age in Çetush, the Late Bronze Age in Pesjakë and several others. In

798-683: The Ottoman Empire had completed its conquest of Albania. Under the rule of the Ottoman Empire, Peshkopi (then Debre-i Zir , which meant "Lower Debre" in Persian ) was a small market town, overshadowed by the larger and more flamboyant Debar ( Albanian : Dibra e Madhe , "Greater Dibër"), which today lies just over the Macedonian border. The population of Peshkopi was almost completely Muslim by 1583. In 1873 an Ottoman barracks

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836-733: The 15th century, further during the Albanian wars the region was the frontier between the Ottomans and the League of Lezhë . In the 19th century, the Congress of Dibër declared the Albanian language as an official language within the Ottoman Empire. After the Balkan Wars and following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire , the great powers established the borders of the Balkan states at

874-563: The Balkans, Mount Korabi , and the birthplace of Albania's national hero, Gjerg Kastrioti , are nearby heritages sites. The district also contains large mineral ore deposits such as chromium, sulfur, and marble. It is also an important industrial center in Albania, producing many agricultural products for Albania. The name of Peshkopi is derived from the word peshkop meaning bishop in Albanian and from Episkopè in Greek . Bulgarian maps of

912-692: The Dibër County. It is situated in the valley of the Drin river, at the foot of the Korab mountain range. The town is the administrative center of the district and has a population of around 14,000 people. The Korab mountain range, which is the highest range in the Balkans, is located to the east of the town. The Drin River, which is the longest river in the country, flows through the valley and provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The valley

950-629: The Episcopate would later be relocated, but the town of Peshkopi retained its name. Peshkopi is referenced as early as the fifteenth century under the name Peskopia . The region today known as Dibër was inhabited in pre-Christian times by the Illyrian tribe known to the Romans as Penestae , Πενέσται in Ancient Greek ( Albanian : penestë ). By the beginning of the sixteenth century,

988-399: The capital of Albania , and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Macedonian border . The town sits 651 metres (2,136 ft) above sea level. Known for its thermal waters, year-round agriculture, and natural beauty, Peshkopi is also developing a reputation as tourism destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, and rock climbing. The third tallest mountain in

1026-609: The city on September 20, 1913. Bulgarian army soldiers invaded Peshkopi on January 1, 1916. The Austro-Hungarian Empire , an ally of Bulgaria, brought an army to Peshkopi on April 12, 1916, and engaged in punitive house-burnings and executions throughout the region in an attempt to quell local resistance. The Bulgarians and Austro-Hungarians departed the area in September 1918. Italian forces invaded Albania in 1939, reaching Peshkopi on April 15. Albanian Communist partisans retook Peshkopi on September 9, 1943. The following October,

1064-540: The climate is mediterranean with continental influences. Mean monthly temperature ranges between −20  °C (−4  °F ) (in January) and 25–30 °C (77–86 °F) (in July). Mean annual precipitation ranges between 600 millimetres (24 inches) and 1,000 millimetres (39 inches) depending on geographic region and prevailing climate type. Dibër is an historically homogeneous county. Its capital and most populous city

1102-552: The collapse of communism and lack of jobs has led to many Albanians migrating abroad. Dibra is consequently one of the poorer regions of Albania due to its remote and rugged situation, although it is more developed than neighboring Elbasan and Kukës counties which have seen severe economic stagnation. Dibër County is the second least developed county in Albania with only Kukës being less developed. [1] Peshkopi Peshkopi ( Albanian pronunciation: [pɛʃkɔpi] ; Albanian definite form : Peshkopia , Latin : Penestae )

1140-819: The county are the presence of the three major mountain ranges which are the Korab mountains in the east, the Lura mountains in the east and the Skanderbeg mountains in the west, separating the Central Mountain Range with the Western Lowlands . The most important rivers flowing through Dibër include the Mat and Black Drin . The Mat river has its source in Martanesh . It heads westwards through deep gorges and canyons to Mat and northwest through

1178-462: The county is dominated by mountainous and high terrain, with a great variety of natural features including valleys, canyons, gorges, rivers, glacial lakes and dense forests. Various mountains ranging between 1,500 and 2,700 metres (4,921 and 8,858 ft) meters above sea level run the length of the county from north to south, including the Korab mountains in the east with Mali i Gramës and Korab at an altitude of 2,764 metres (9,068 ft) being

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1216-595: The eleventh century show the town under the name Presolengrad . The region of Dibër was subsumed under the Archbishopric of Ohrid in 1019, and one year later received the status of an episcopate with its center in the Bulke ward of Peshkopi, located in what is now the neighborhood of Dobrovë. The central church of the Dibër Episcopate was that of St. Stephen ( Albanian : Kisha e Shqefnit ). The seat of

1254-461: The highest mountain in the county and as well as in Albania . The Dejë mountain 2,245 metres (7,365 ft) rises in the center, while in the east the county is dominated by the Lura mountains. The Skanderbeg mountains on the west separates the Central Mountain Range with the Western Lowlands . The county, marked by a significant biological diversity, is water-rich with a dense river network,

1292-563: The partisans defeated Balli Kombëtar forces in an armed battle for control of the city. In July 1944, German forces occupied the city, but were expelled later that same month. Fighting continued in the Dibër region until early September, leaving the Communist-dominated National Liberation Army ( Albanian : Ushtria Nacionalçlirimtare ) in control. Peshkopi is located in northeastern Albania, in

1330-618: The political transition from communism. The term usually denotes to the northern half of the country inhabited by the Ghegs , who predominantly live in the mountainous north of the Shkumbin river. 42°N 20°E  /  42°N 20°E  / 42; 20 This article about a specific Albanian location is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Dib%C3%ABr County Dibër County ( Albanian pronunciation: [dibəɽ] ; Albanian : Qarku i Dibrës )

1368-630: The sixth largest by area in Albania and the second largest in the Northern Region. It is limited to the counties of Kukës to the north and northeast, Lezhë to the northwest, Durrës to the east, Tirana to the southwest, Elbasan to the southeast and North Macedonia to the west. Much of the Dibër County is dominated by mountainous or high terrain, with a great variety of natural features caused by prehistoric glaciers and varied topography . The county lies about 380 meters up to 2,700 metres above sea level . The main topographic features of

1406-813: The towns of Klos and Burrel . The Black Drin flows out from the Ohrid lake and passes through Peshkopi and Maqellara . Rising in Ohrid, the Drin river originates near Kukës at the confluence of the Black Drin and White Drin . Phytogeographically , the county falls within the Dinaric Mountains mixed forests and Balkan mixed forests terrestrial ecoregions of the Palearctic temperate broadleaf and mixed forest . The forests are composed of diverse species of deciduous and coniferous trees and

1444-463: Was built in Peshkopi, housing up to 8,000 soldiers. The Dibër region, including Peshkopi, took part in the uprisings against Ottoman authority that were occurring throughout Albania in the early 1910s. Albanian armed bands ( Albanian : çeta ) captured Peshkopi from the Ottomans on August 16, 1912. In the aftermath of the breakup of the Ottoman Empire, a Serbian army occupied Dibër and entered Peshkopi in early December 1912. Albanian forces retook

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