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	pogradeci
		Besides the beautiful beach, your staying in Pogradec is made more interesting by the excursion to the tourist center of Drilon (5 km eastward) with crystal fountains that fill the beautiful channels surrounded with trees and by ornamental plants.
		The area of Pogradec, according to the various archives, was inhabited by Illyrian Enkeleys and Dasarets and it is here where a powerful state was established with castles and small towns called Blace, Selce e Poshtme (Lower Selce), Lin, Castle of Pogradec.
		The Castle of Pogradec continued to be inhabited during the Roman invasion, but unfortified and did not have the same active life it had before.
	pogradec.tripod.com /id4.html (563 words)

	Pogradec - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the County of Korçë, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of around 30,000 (2005 est).
		Pogradec was settled or occupied by Macedonian, Roman, Bulgar, Serbian, Ottoman, French, Greek, Italian, and German armies.
		Pogradec is well known for its famous writers and poets such as Lasgush Poradeci, Mitrush Kuteli, and lately, Dhimiter Pojanaku, and Liri Seitllari.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pogradec (676 words)

	Pogradec Website
		Pogradec is situated in south eastern Albania along Lake Ohrid, which at 310 meters depth, is the deepest lake in the Balkans, and also separates Albania and Macedonia.
		Pogradec is reachable by private car, public bus, public mini-van (locally called furgon) and taxi.
		And be sure to stop at the municipal office (in the heart of the city) to ask for information about the city, along with lists of hotels and restaurants to enjoy your stay.
	www.explorepogradec.com /maps.htm (224 words)

	UnitedAlbanian.com - Pogradec
		Pogradec (Albanian : Pogradec or Pogradeci) is one of the southeastern cities of Albania.
		It is the capital of the District of Pogradec, in the County of Korçë;, located at 40.87°N and 20.70°E with a population of around 25,758 (2005 est).
		Pogradec is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in all of Albania because of its pleasant climate, pleasant scenery, and cultural activities.
	unitedalbanian.com /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=234&Itemid=165 (217 words)

	Pogradec Archived Reports
		Pogradec (pronounced Po-gra-dets) is located on Lake Ohrid, a large fresh water lake that forms part of the border between Macedonia and Albania.
		Pogradec was by no means hardest hit by the snow, and we still had access to trade routes with Macedonia and Greece, and did not have the food shortages experienced in the north of the country which was totally isolated for several days.
		Pogradec is known as the “city of flowers”, and the city’s crew works tirelessly beautifying the city, especially the area by Lake Ohrid.
	www.weiady.org /mission_reports/archives/pogradecarchive.htm (14372 words)

	Pogradec Website (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pogradec is one of the most preferred tourist resorts because of its excellent fresh-air climate and extraordinary scenery.
		There are ample opportunities for relaxing in a pleasant natural atmosphere (sun-bathing, swimming, fishing or water sports) or exploring the rich history of the region.
		Pogradec is situated 720 meters above sea level and surrounded by beautiful high mountains and Lake Ohrid, the deepest water in the Balkans.
	www.explorepogradec.com (190 words)

	Pogradec (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		On the top of the hill overlooking Pogradec there is an ancient Illyrian fortress believed to have been known as Encheleana.
		During the Eighteenth century under Turkish occupation, the town became an administrative centre, but was largely destroyed ruing the World War I, again during the Italian-Greek War of 1940-1941 and twice during the National Liberation War (1941-1944); however a number of characteristic houses have been preserved as cultural monuments.
		Pogradec has an excellent bathing beach and has a great future as a tourist centre.
	freeweb.supereva.com /eugba/city/pogradec.html (168 words)

	Let Us Know POGRADEC... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pogradec is a modern and pretty town of about 40,000 inhabitants.
		Because Pogradec is an Albanian city with a traditional Muslim majority and a vibrant Christian community, mosque spires and decorative Albanian Orthodox churches dot the city landscape.
		The artistic traditions of Pogradec have produced many renowned painters, wood carvers, and famous writers of poetry and literature, including Lasgush Poradeci, (one of the founders of modern Albanian poetry).
	www.andim.s5.com /catalog.html (1720 words)

	ipedia.com: District of Pogradec Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The District of Pogradec is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania.
		It is in the east of the country, and its capital is Pogradec.
		The District of Pogradec (Albanian: Rrethi i Pogradecit) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania.
	www.ipedia.com /district_of_pogradec.html (125 words)

	MJAFT! Movement - Media - Press Releases
		Pogradec, presented the Plan of the Environmental Actions, published a few months ago.
		With a little more effort compared to other tourist cities, Pogradec is one of the cities with very improved and clean beaches, followed by Divjaka, Velipoja and Shengjin.
		According to Erion Vesho, the vice mayor of Pogradec, the biggest problem of this city that has found a solution, is the pollution of the lake.
	www.mjaft.org /news_en.php?faqe=news&newsid=622 (509 words)

	A Beautiful Word for a Beautiful Place - Pogradec, Albania, Albania, Albania Travel Stories, Europe, Europe Travel ...
		Albania is still waiting patiently in the shadows, perhaps wooing the odd blonde on the sly, but undoubtedly her time will come.
		Pogradec will explode into a tourist Mecca and this serenity; this self assured calmness; this feeling of composure will be gone for ever.
		Perhaps, in years to come, Pogradec will be little more than a stop off for boozy stag weekends and groups of drunken Germans will dishonour the lake with wild parties and Teutonic beats, but for now, it is my special place, and I hope it stays that way for a very long time indeed.
	www.bootsnall.com /articles/04-11/a-beautiful-word-for-a-beautiful-place-pogradec-albania.html (742 words)

	REPORT ON NUT PRODUCTION ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The objectives of this assignment were to increase the ability of the owners of chestnut plantations in two villages in Pogradec to profitably manage their plantations on a sustained basis, and to develop a strategy for future APFDP support to nut production in general throughout Albania.
		Additional similar demonstration plots should be established in the Pogradec chestnut forest and in the other chestnut forests of this area by APFDP foresters and their cooperators.
		Data collected by the DFS in Pogradec shows that during the period of 1972-1989, the average production of chestnuts in the district at 200-210 ton from a total area of 1067 hectares with the lowest of 4.4 ton in 1988 and the highest in 1972 with 343 tons.
	www.ee-environment.net /docs/albnut99.html (5990 words)

	Pogradec Albania Guide - Pogradeci
		The city of Pogradec and its surrounding area, as one of the Albanian beauty pearls, provides much to discover for its visitors.
		Besides the beautiful beach, your staying in Pogradec is made more interesting by the excursion to the tourist center of Drilon (5 km eastward) with crystal clear fountains that fill the beautiful channels surrounded with trees and by ornamental plants.
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	www.pogradec.info (286 words)

	Welcome to Frosina.org :: An Albanian Immigrant and Cultural Resource
		POGRADEC, Albania -- Mary Andre Hunter, age 70, is a librarian of the old school.
		Pogradec (pronounced Pogradetz) might seem to be a strange place to establish what will be the largest public library in the Balkans.
		Pogradec has two libraries, bought whole and shipped to Albania by Peter C. Kole, a native of Pogradec who now lives in Cleveland, Ohio (See photo at right).
	www.frosina.org /articles/?id=88 (1519 words)

	Islamic Relief - Ebu Bekr Community Training Centre - Improving Widows· Welfare Through Micro-credit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Pogradec is a small city with a population of approximately 20,000 that is located in the far eastern part of Albania near the Macedonian border in the Prefecture of Korçe.
		Lying adjacent to Lake Ohrid and despite its rural heritage, Pogradec is part of a growing regional trade route that has also made it a focal point for both the growth of tourism and local service industries.
		Though Pogradec is located in an area that is gradually improving economically, poverty and unemployment still abound owing to the area's rural nature and the country's continuing political and economic instability.
	www.islamic-relief.com /projects/albania/3.htm (549 words)

	Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 99-07-14
		POGRADEC, July 14 (ATA) - By B.Fejzullai: Greek Red Cross donated to the council of Pogradec district all the materials of Pojske makeshift camp.
		The Greek consul, Garilidhis, hailed the cooperation of Pogradec local government with the leaders of the camp and reported that no incident is encountered in this camp during the time refugees were settled.
		Ismail Muçiqi, one of the representatives of Kosove refugees, said before leaving the camp, that all the refugees accommodated in Pojske camp were attended with special care not only by the employees of the Red Cross, but even by the Greek ambassador in Tirane and the Greek General Consul in Korçe.
	www.hri.org /news/balkans/ata/1999/99-07-14.ata.html (3407 words)

	WELCOME to Pogradec, Albania
		I believed they were sincere in all they said, because later I was told by Eniana that they would not let her go anywhere unaccompanied by them, a relative, or a trusted friend.
		If everything goes according to their plans God willing they will be back to Pogradec on September 2007.This is a very good news indeed, because there is a great need for laborers in Pogradec and they will add a lot to the work of God here.
		Kevin had hoped to meet with other Christians from the church in Pogradec but Xhumert was the only one able to attend.
	www.weiady.org /mission_reports/pogradec.htm (2393 words)

	Trayle > Pogradec travel guide
		On the top of the hill overlooking Pogradec there is an ancient Illyrian fortress believed to have been known as Encheleana (Enkelana in albanian).
		In the Middle Ages this fortress was reconstructed and the place was renamed by the Macedonians, who invaded Southeastern Albania at this time...
		In the Middle Ages this fortress was reconstructed and the place was renamed by the Macedonians, who invaded Southeastern Albania at this time (Pogradec, Pod Grad - the place beneath the fortress).
	www.trayle.com /destinations/destination/pogradec (249 words)

	Projects - Albania Pogradec
		So the activities and work of the Counseling Center 21 40 to provide support and assistance to violated women and to make the general public and media aware of gender violence problems are numerous and helpful, but not sufficient.
		We will invite in the jury the Mayor of Pogradec, Mangalina Cane, who, at the same time, is member of the Counseling Center.
		We will go in all the villages, which stretch between Pogradec and Korca, especially in the Communes we have been working and we have contact persons.
	www.osi.hu /vaw/Projects/Albania.htm (1330 words)

	HSH NEWS
		April there was a further interruption to services on the Vlorë; and Pogradec lines, after which, the Vlorë; line train became scheduled to operate to and from Durrës (instead of Rrogozhinë;) and an additional Tiranë; to Durrës train commenced.
		The Vlorë; line train was scheduled to operate to and from Vlorë; but efforts to operate the line south of Fier were generally unsuccessful as trains usually ran only north of Fier.
		The Pogradec carriages were detached at Durrës and returned to Pogradec, attached as far as Rrogozhinë; to the Tiranë; to Vlorë; afternoon train.
	www.angelfire.com /ak/hekurudha/hshnews1.html (770 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Surrounded by steep mountain ranges, the area around Pogradec forms a basin containing a pleasant climate.
		Pogradec is famous for its fine freshwater fishing and water sports.
		When visiting Pogradec one should make it a point to stop by the Exhibition Hall of Fine Arts and the village of Lin located just to the north of town.
	www.internationalspecialreports.com /europe/albania/alongtheshore.html (192 words)

	Albanian Telegraphic Agency (ATA), 98-07-26
		POGRADEC, July 26 (ATA)-By H. Balliu, The town of Pogradec (southeast of Albania) intends to establish sister-city relations with Kraiova of Romania.
		The aim of the meeting was to strengthen relations of cooperation between the town of Pogradec and Romania, giving priority to trade relations, the spokesman of the district council told ATA.
		The Romanian ambassador expressed readiness and left open the discussion on establishing sister-city relations between Pogradec and the city of Kraiova in Romania, the chairman of the district council, Sokol Vako, told ATA.
	www.hri.org /cgi-bin/brief?/news/balkans/ata/1998/98-07-26.ata.html (818 words)

	EcoLinks :: News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		POGRADEC, Albania, June 12, 2003 – Soon sewage flowing from the Albanian shore into Ohrid Lake will be treated according to international environmental standards, thanks to the support Germany.
		KFW will provide finance, consultancy, and management to the city of Pogradec's Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprise.
		The assistance will be used to ensure water supply to Pogradec 24 hours a day and to construct a sewage treatment plant to process discharge into Ohrid Lake.
	www.ecolinks.org /news/Index.cfm?Page=1&NewsID=24995 (165 words)

	EFL Traveler Journals: Albania
		He suggested Albania, and a year later I was a freshly trained, newly sworn-in Peace Corps Volunteer, living in a small town named Pogradec, on the Albanian-Macedonia border.
		I lived in a wood-stove-heated concrete apartment on the second floor of a five-story Communist-era palatti, just a block from the shore of stunning Lake Ohrid, the deepest lake in the Balkans.
		While a visit by me to a village home on any other occasion would have been the cause of great curiosity and pomp, my presence was insignificant in light of the tragedy—I was just another member of the faculty, perhaps for the first time.
	efltraveler.com /travel/albania.html (1181 words)

	Meet The God of Surprises
		Gary is presently ministering to the Albanian diaspora in Greece and London and every time he comes back to Korce and Pogradec, he tells stories about the plight of the Albanian refugees/immigrants.
		The young people are led to think and ask some hard questions whether to leave the country or to stay and do something constructive in coping with the reality of Albania today.
		Reciting the psalms in the evening is as natural as breathing especially for our youth in Pogradec who love to read and write poetry.
	www.maryknoll.org /MARYKNOLL/SISTERS/ms_fenandez.htm (573 words)

	macedonia :: mala prespa, golo brdo and pogradec since 1913
		There is also a large number of Macedonians who live in the capital of albania, Tirana, around 20,000 and the other as a dominant population live in Pogradec, Korca (Gorica), Kavaja and Elbasan.
		In the region of Mala Prespa, there has been instruction in Macedonian since 1945 in elementary up to fifth grade, for which textbooks have been issued by the state.
		In the part where Macedonians live, there was for the first time used as a coat of arms, of a Macedonian majority municipality (Mala Prespa), the 16-pointed golden sun of Vergina.
	macedonia.cjb.net /history/20vek_mala-golo.htm (447 words)

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