Tirana

British  

/ tɪˈrɑːnə, tiˈranə /

noun

1. the capital of Albania, in the central part 32 km (20 miles) from the Adriatic: founded in the early 17th century by Turks; became capital in 1920; the country's largest city and industrial centre. Pop: 390 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

Clinton's meeting with his namesakes, who ranged in age from about 1 to 23, took place on the main boulevard of Albania's capital, Tirana.

From Reuters

“People don’t think about Russians as victims of this government, but we are,” she said in a recent interview at a cafe in Tirana, the capital.

From New York Times

A top Albanian government official told The Associated Press that the authorities in Tirana would not be against keeping Afghans more long-term in the Balkan country, if they can find jobs.

From Seattle Times

Tirana is the European City of Sports 2023 and has been holding and has planned many continental sporting activities.

From Seattle Times

“I feel like all of Jordan is getting married,” Tirana gushed as she ate mansaf, Jordan’s national dish of milky mutton and rice, before heading to a wedding-themed concert.

From Seattle Times