Korçë County

Korçë County is an administrative region in southeastern Albania comprising several municipalities spread across diverse terrain. The landscape includes mountains and valleys that extend toward the borders with North Macedonia and Greece.

This region experienced significant changes in its population and development over recent decades. Economic shifts and political transitions shaped how communities here evolved.

Several ethnic groups and religious communities live here, creating neighborhoods where different traditions coexist visibly. You will notice Orthodox churches and mosques alongside each other, reflecting how people of different faiths share the same spaces.

The terrain varies significantly, so prepare for different conditions depending on which areas you visit and the season. Several protected natural zones are accessible by road or on foot for those interested in exploring.

The region contains part of a transboundary nature reserve recognized for its rare water plants and fish species found nowhere else. The protected lakes and wetlands here attract researchers from around the world.