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Shkodër
Shkodër, also known as Scutari in historical records, was the capital city of Albania for centuries, until 1915, when World War I broke out. Now it is the second largest city, with 135,612 people. In the northwestern part of the country, Shkodra is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Albania.
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Albanian - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
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Type C, F · 220 V - Getting around
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Drive on the right
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Albania · Population: 62K · Calling code: +355
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