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==History==
==History==
The town of Tuzi is situated in the region of [[Malesija]]. It is the largest and most important town in the region. The Albanians of Tuzi today are originally from the surrounding Malesija region tribes of [[Hoti]], [[Gruda]], [[Triesh]] and [[Koja]]. The Malësor Albanians consider Tuzi as an important cultural and traditional center for their people. Although Tuzi is historically an Albanian majority town, it is also home to smaller ethnic groups, such as the Bosniaks (Muslims) and Montenegrins.
The town of Tuzi is situated in the region of [[Malësia]]. It is the largest and most important town in the region. The Albanians of Tuzi today are originally from the surrounding tribes of [[Hoti]], [[Gruda]], [[Triesh]] and [[Koja]]. The Malësor Albanians consider Tuzi as an important cultural and traditional center for their people. Although Tuzi is historically an Albanian majority town, it is also home to smaller ethnic groups, such as the Bosniaks (Muslims) and Montenegrins.


In 1911, for the first time since the era of [[George Kastrioti]], the Albanian flag was risen on top of the Dečić Mountain in Tuzi during the Battle of Dečić. In the battle, [[Ded Gjo Luli]] led the Albanians into victory against the Ottomans which marked the beginning of the turning point for Albanian liberation and recognition.
In 1911, for the first time since the era of [[George Kastrioti]], the Albanian flag was risen on top of the Dečić Mountain in Tuzi during the Battle of Dečić. In the battle, [[Ded Gjo Luli]] led the Albanians into victory against the Ottomans which marked the beginning of the turning point for Albanian liberation and independence.


==Geography==
==Geography==

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Tuzi
Тузи
Town
Country Montenegro
MunicipalityPodgorica
Population
 (2003)
 • Total3,900
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
81206
Area code+382 20
Vehicle registrationPG-T
Municipal of Malësia

Tuzi (Montenegrin, Bosnian: Tuzi, Тузи, pronounced [tǔːzi]; Albanian: Tuzi) is a settlement in the Podgorica municipality, Montenegro, located along a main road between the city of Podgorica and the Albanian border crossing, just a few kilometers north of Lake of Shkodra. The exact location of Tuzi is 42°21′56″N 19°19′53″E / 42.36556°N 19.33139°E / 42.36556; 19.33139. Tuzi is urban municipality, a subdivision of Podgorica municipality.

Origin of name

Although there is no historical record for the name "Tuzi", locals say it owes it name to its founder and first settler, Llesh Tuzi. He was said to have lived in the 15th century and migrated from the Albanian Highlands (Malesia e Madhe).

According to some documents of an local catholic church, the name Tuzi is being used in the year 1222

History

The town of Tuzi is situated in the region of Malësia. It is the largest and most important town in the region. The Albanians of Tuzi today are originally from the surrounding tribes of Hoti, Gruda, Triesh and Koja. The Malësor Albanians consider Tuzi as an important cultural and traditional center for their people. Although Tuzi is historically an Albanian majority town, it is also home to smaller ethnic groups, such as the Bosniaks (Muslims) and Montenegrins.

In 1911, for the first time since the era of George Kastrioti, the Albanian flag was risen on top of the Dečić Mountain in Tuzi during the Battle of Dečić. In the battle, Ded Gjo Luli led the Albanians into victory against the Ottomans which marked the beginning of the turning point for Albanian liberation and independence.

Geography

Tuzi is situated to the northwest of the Lake of Shkodra 10 km from Podgorica, 150 km from Dubrovnik (Croatia) and 130 km to Tirana (Albanian Capital).

Tuzi is located in surrounded by forests and mountains that are further connected with the Prokletije. As in all cities in Montenegro, Tuzi has a health centre, elementary school "Mahmut Lekić" and high school "25 Maj". KIC 'TUZI', was built in 2004. In the last few years, Tuzi built a new elementary school and football stadium.

Subdivisions

Apart from Tuzi, the Urban Municipality of Tuzi contains the following villages.

  • Arza / Arrëz
  • Barlaj / Bardhaj
  • Benkaj / Bënkaj
  • Budza / Budëz
  • Cijevna / Cem
  • Delaj
  • Dinoša / Dinoshë
  • Donja Selišta / Selishtë
  • Donji Milješ / Milesh i Ultë
  • Dreshaj / Drešaj
  • Drume
  • Dušiće / Dushiq
  • Gornja Selišta / Selishtë
  • Gornji Milješ / Milesh i Epërm
  • Gurec / Gurrec
  • Helmnica / Helmnicë
  • Koći / Kojë
  • Kotrabudan / Kodërbudan
  • Krševo / Kshevë
  • Lovka / Llofkë
  • Lekic/ Lekaj
  • Mužečka / Muzheçku
  • Nabon / Nabom
  • Podhum / Nënhelm
  • Nikmaraš / Nikmarash
  • Omerbožoviće / Omerbozhaj
  • Pankal
  • Pikalj / Pikalë
  • Prifti / Priftën
  • Kuće Rakića / Shtëpia e Rakiqëve
  • Rudine / Rudinë
  • Skorać / Skorraq
  • Spinja / Spijë
  • Stjepovo / Stjepoh
  • Sukuruć / Sukruq
  • Šipčanik / Shipçanik
  • Trabo(j)in / Traboin
  • Tuzi
  • Vladne / Vllanë
  • Vranj / Vranë
  • Vuksanlekiće / Vuksanlekaj
  • Zatrijebač / Trieshi

Tuzi is biggest settlement of the Albanian tribal region of Malesija. Majority of Tuzi's residents are Albanian and were home to a few notable Albanian figures, such as Dede Gjon Luli, who led the Albanian revolt in Tuzi against the Ottomans in 1911.

There are carnivals that have brought Tuzi to some international carnival cities. There is an ethnographic museum band also many places and cultural valuables to be explored.

Natural and Touristic Resources

Korita, Lake of Rikaveci, Vitoja, River Cemi etc.

Economy

The urban municipallity of Tuzi in the year 2005 is has had a budget of over 3.500.000 euros, but in the year 2012 it has a decrease amount of budget to 45.000 euros.

Demographics

According to 2011 census, the town of Tuzi has a population of 4,748,[1] while Tuzi Urban Municipality has 12,096 residents.[2] Out of this, most are Albanians, but there is also a significant percentage of Bosniaks, Muslims by nationality and Montenegrins.

Religious demographics

International relations

Tuzi is a sister city with Rochester Hills, Michigan.

See also

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tuzi.

References

  1. ^ http://www.monstat.org/userfiles/file/popis2011/podaci%20naselja/Tabela%20N1.xls Population and Housing Census in Montenegro - ethnicity
  2. ^ Template:PDFlink
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