Some facts about Qarku i Kukësit
Kukës County (Albanian pronunciation: [ku:kəs]; Albanian: Qarku i Kukësit) is a landlocked county in northeastern Albania, with the capital in Kukës. The county spans 2,374 square kilometres (917 sq mi) and had a total population of 84,035 people as of 2016. The county borders on the counties of Dibër, Lezhë, Shkodër, Kosovo and the Republic of Macedonia. The county consist of 4 municipalities. These are Has, Kukës and Tropojë.
Kukës is predominantly mountainous and framed by mountain ranges including the Albanian Alps in the northwest which is typified by karst topography. The northeast is dominated by the mountains of Gjallica, Koritnik and Pashtrik, while the southeastern bound is mostly formed by the Korab and Sharr Mountains. Karst topography predominates in the county, resulting in specific landforms and hydrology because of the interaction of the karst and the region's watercourses. The county is crossed and drained by the Drin River. Valbona originates south of Maja Jezercë and passes through the Valbonë Valley. Gashi is a notable tributary of Valbona.
The human presence in the lands of modern Kukës County can be traced back to the Bronze Ages, when ancient Illyrians, Dardanians and Romans established settlements in the region. Several Illyrian tombs were discovered in the villages in Këneta and Kolsh close to Kukës.
According to the last national census from 2011 this county has 85,292 inhabitants. They are Muslim and Catholic Christians and speak Gheg dialect.
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Info about Qarku i Kukësit
- Belongs to: Albania
- Population: 85,292
- Latitude: 42.2
- Longitude: 20.36667