Skrapar District
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Skrapar District | |
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 Map showing Skrapar District within Albania | |
| Country |  Albania |
| Capital | Corovode |
Skrapar District (Albanian: Rrethi i Skraparit) was one of the thirty-six districts of Albania (which were dissolved in 2000) that is now part of Berat County. It had a population of 10,200[2] (2010 estimate), and an area of 775 km². It is in the centre of the country, and its capital is Çorovodë. It is most famous for Skrapar Raki, a traditional brandy consumed by many Albanians.
Administrative divisions
The district consisted of the following municipalities:
Skrapar Municipality
Poliçan Municipality
Note: - urban municipalities in bold
Notable people
- Abas Ermenji, Albanian politician and historian
- Riza Cerova, Albanian political figure
- Xhelal bej Koprencka, modern Albania's founding father
- Ilir Meta, Albanian politician
Gallery
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Kasabashi Bridge near Çorovodë -
Osum Canyon -
Gradec Cliffs near Çorovodë
References
- ^ "POPULLSIA SIPAS PREFEKTURAVE, 2001–2010". Albanian Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2011-07-24. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "POPULLSIA SIPAS RRETHEVE, 2001-2010". Albanian Institute of Statistics. Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2010-09-09.
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External links
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