Bajram Curri (town)
| Bajram Curri | |
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 Bajram Curri
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| Coordinates: 42°21′N 20°5′E / 42.35°N 20.083°ECoordinates: 42°21′N 20°5′E / 42.35°N 20.083°E | |
| Country |  Albania |
| County | Kukës County |
| District | Tropojë District |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 6,561 |
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| Time zone | Central European Time (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 8701-8702 |
| Area code(s) | 0213 |
| Car Plates | BC |
| Website | http://www.bashkiabajramcurri.al/ |
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Bajram Curri is a town in Northern Albania on the border with Kosovo, in a remote, mostly mountainous region. Water from the mountains flow into the waters of the Valbona River, the latter being famous for having the clearest river water in Albania. The town is named after Bajram Curri, a national hero of the early 20th century. Bajram Curri is located in the Tropojë District.
Bajram Curri's current mayor (elected in 2011) is Agron Demushi, affiliated with the Democratic Party of Albania.
Bajram Curri is located down the valley of Valbona. It is the main access point by road to the villages of Valbona and Rrogam.
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| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, while Serbia claims it as part of its own sovereign territory. Its independence is recognised by 86 UN member states. |
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- Bajram Curri on Wikitravel
- Municipality of Bajram Curri
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