Kurvelesh (region)
Kurvelesh is a region in southern Albania, within the Southern Mountain Range.[1] In the region, which is divided into the communes of Brataj, Horë-Vranisht, Kurvelesh, Lukovë and Picar, fifteen villages are located.
Notable people
- Nafiz Bezhani, jurist, politician and writer.
- Ismet Elezi, jurist and specialist on Albanian customary law.
- Zenel Gjoleka, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Muzafer Korkuti, archaeologist and Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
- Jakup Mato, head of Centre of Art Studies of the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
- Hodo Nivica, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
- Çelo Picari, leader of the Albanian Revolt of 1847.
References
- ↑ Geonames. "Kurvelesh region".