The Geography of Albania

lt;p>Both authors are the best representatives of the country in the Geography of Albania and have over 30 years of experience in this field, both in the process of teaching and research. They complement each other quite well between the treatment of nature (Prof. Qiriazi) and the human aspects (Prof. Doka) of Albania. On this basis they have managed to publish many books, maps, atlases and scientific articles at home and abroad. Especially after 1990 with the opening of Albania, the authors had the opportunity through their long qualification in Western countries (especially in Germany and France) to benefit from many of the teaching and scientific methods, then applying them in terms of Geography of Albania. The publication in question by Springer of Geography of Albania is a culminating achievement for the authors, which being very current and the first of its kind in English, we believe will arouse interest for many scholars, students, tourists and many others who want study it and know more about Albania.

PART I - INTRODUCTION, POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS.- Introduction.- I.1. General geographical features of Albania.- I.2. Historical and Political Geography.- I.3. Ethnic Groups and Religions.- I.3.2. Religions.- PART II - LANDSCAPE OF ALBANIA.- II.1. Geological construction.- II.2. The relief.- II.3. Climate.- II.4. Waters.- II.5. Soils.- II.6. Flora and fauna.- II.7. Albanian natural and cultural heritage.- PART III - DEMOGRAPHICS.- III.2. Sociocultural features.- III.2. Sociocultural features.- PART IV - THE ECONOMY.- PART V - GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS.- INDEX.