Durrës County, Administrative division in central Albania.
Durrës County is an administrative division in Albania located along the Adriatic coast, featuring flat lowlands near the sea and mountains to the east. The region encompasses multiple municipalities and mixes urban centers with rural agricultural areas.
The county's main city, Durrës, was founded by Greek colonists from Corinth and served as a major port for centuries. It later became Albania's most important maritime gateway and continues to play a crucial economic role.
The county maintains three municipalities with sixteen administrative units, where Albanian remains the primary language for 99.5 percent of the population.
The area is easily accessible via the Adriatic coastal highway and well-connected through the main port. Visitors can explore the region as a base from the capital or other coastal towns.
The Ishëm River flows through the county connecting the Skanderbeg Mountains to the Adriatic Sea, and its valley contains extensive agricultural lands. This waterway has historically shaped both the landscape and local settlement patterns.
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