Kurvelesh (region)
For other uses, see Kurvelesh (disambiguation).
Kurvelesh is a region in southern Albania, within the Southern Mountain Range.[1] In the region, which is divided into the communes of Brataj, Horë-Vranisht, Kurvelesh, Lukovë and Picar, fifteen villages are located.
Notable people
- Nafiz Bezhani, jurist, politician and writer.
- Zenel Gjoleka, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Muzafer Korkuti, archaeologist and Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
- Jakup Mato, head of Centre of Art Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
- Hodo Nivica, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Çelo Picari, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
References
- ↑ Geonames. "Kurvelesh region".
Coordinates: 40°14′12″N 19°52′1″E / 40.23667°N 19.86694°E
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