Environment of Albania

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Valbonë Valley National Park in northern Albania
.

The environment of

renewable resources
and influences upon them.

Of the factors caused by human intervention that can affect this

environment, activities that sustain the economy of Albania such as mining and forestry are notably influential. The environment strongly influences public health in Albania, as for example air pollution and smog in urban areas such as in Tirana can result in great distress for those with respiratory conditions such as asthma
.

Geography

Main article: Geography of Albania; See also: Atlas of Albania at Wikimedia Commons

Southeastern and Southern Europe, on facing the Adriatic
and [[Ionian n Sea|Ionian sea]]s within the
Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south.[1] It lies between latitudes 42° and 39° N and between longitudes 21° and 19° E. Its coastline length is 476 km (296 mi)[2]: 240  and extends along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas
.

Climate

Main article: Climate of Albania; See also: Climate of Albania at Wikimedia Commons

With Albania's coastline facing the Adriatic and Ionian seas, its highlands backed upon the elevated Balkan landmass, and the entire country lying at a latitude subject to a variety of weather patterns during the winter and summer seasons, Albania has a high number of climatic regions for such a small area. The coastal lowlands have typically mediterranean climate; the highlands have a continental climate. In both the lowlands and the interior, the weather varies markedly from north to south.

Inland temperatures are affected more by differences in elevation than by latitude or any other factor. Low winter temperatures in the mountains are caused by the continental air mass that dominates the weather in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Northerly and northeasterly winds blow much of the time. Average summer temperatures are lower than in the coastal areas and much lower at higher elevations, but daily fluctuations are greater. Daytime maximum temperatures in the interior basins and river valleys are very high, but the nights are almost always cool.

Biodiversity

Main articles: Biodiversity and Protected areas of Albania
See also: Biodiversity of Albania and Protected areas of Albania at Wikimedia Commons
Butrint National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest and Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub, that are all in the Palearctic realm. Due to its climatic, hydrological, geological and topographical conditions, Albania is one of the richest in Europe in terms of biodiversity. Almost 30% of the entire flora and 42% fauna in the entire European continent can be found in Albania.[3]

There are 799

Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park
, and others.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Albania country profile". bbc.com. Europe. 19 June 2017. Albania is a small, mountainous country in the Balkan peninsula, with a long Adriatic and Ionian coastline.
  2. ^ Eftimi, R. "SOME CONSIDERATIONS ON SEAWATER-FRESHWATER RELATIONSHIP IN ALBANIAN COASTAL AREA" (PDF). ITA Consult.
  3. ^ "Biodiversity Albania". climatechangepost.com. Some of the 30% of the European plant species, and 42% of the European mammals can be found in the country. Albania's variety of wetlands, lagoons and large lakes also provide critical winter habitat for migratory birds (1).
  4. ^ "Biodiversity and Protected Areas-- Albania" (PDF). catsg.org.
  5. ^ "Albania, Europe". protectedplanet.net.
  6. ^ "Përshkrimi i Rrjetit aktual të zonave të mbrojtura" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-29. Retrieved 2019-08-09.