| Vlora has a population of 61,300, and it is Albania's second largest port. It is located on the west southern part of the country on the Adriatic coast. Vlora is an old city whose history date since ancient times. The port of the Ilirians pirates, Vlora, became the principal port of Illyria after the fall of Apollonia and Orchium. In the fifth century Aulon was the centre of diocese. In 1272 incorporated into the kingdom of Arberia. On 28th of November, 1928 the assembly lead by Ismail Qemali and Isa Buletini proclaimed Albania as an independent state, forming the first national government. Vlora became the capital of the country, and the government lead by Ismail Qemali remained there until January, l914 In honour of the day of independence, the main square in Vlora is called - The Square of the Flag (Sheshi i Flamurit). |
