Malesia, Montenegro
Malesia (Montenegrin: Malesija / Малесија, Albanian: Malësia) is a geographical region in Montenegro and Albania. It stretches in south-eastern direction from Podgorica towards the border with Albania. It owes its name to Malësia, a region extending from Albania to Montenegro. The region is natural and extends to Malësi e Madhe District in Albania, and is inhabited mostly by ethnic Albanians. The region's population is 10,339.
The largest settlement in the area is the town of Tuzi. The geographical region mostly corresponds to the administratively defined boundaries of Tuzi Municipality.
Religion
- 84% - Roman Catholic
- 13% - Muslim
- 3% - Eastern Orthodox
Demographics
Tribes
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See also
- Albanians in Montenegro
- Malesia, Albania
References
- Recherches albanologiques: Folklore et ethnologie (in French). Pristina: Instituti Albanologijik i Prishtinës. 1982.
- Martini, Luigi (2005). "Prek Cali, Kelmendi Dhe Kelmendasit". Camaj-Pipaj. ISBN 9994334077.
- "History of Albania". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 5 January 2012.
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