Tirana

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tirana

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Tirana?Approximately 557,000 people (2023), with a metropolitan area population significantly larger
2. When was Tirana built?1614 by Sylejman Pasha Bargjini
3. What is the capital of Tirana?Yes, capital and largest city of Albania
4. What language do people speak in Tirana?Albanian
5. What is the economic classification?Gamma-world-city, serving as Albania's primary economic, financial, and trade center
6. Why is Tirana surrounded by mountains?Tirana sits in a valley between hills and the Mount Dajti to the east. The mountains help protect the city and offer beautiful views.

Taulantii: An ancient Illyrian tribe believed to have inhabited the region around modern-day Tirana.
Congress of Lushnjë: A pivotal meeting in 1920 that declared Tirana the capital of Albania.
Gamma-world-city: A classification for cities that are significant global centers but not as dominant as alpha or beta cities.
European Youth Capital: An annual title awarded to a European city to promote youth participation and cultural exchange.