Geography of Albania

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Geography

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Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectGeography

Original Prompt

The student will study the following areas regarding Albania: People: • Introducing the region's history, government, and religious composition Location: • Recognizing relative location (e.g. locating in relation to areas near-by) Place: • Identifying physical characteristics Identifying human characteristics Region: • Recognizing common, unifying characteristics in the region • Contrasting characteristics in the region • Establishing difference of location from nearby areas December Holiday Tra...

This resource introduces students to Albania, located in Southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Greece. It highlights significant geographic features such as the Adriatic Sea coastline and the Dinaric Alps, which cover 70% of the land. The document features activities that encourage identification of Albania's borders and key cities like Tirana, as well as its major rivers. Students will explore both the physical and human characteristics that make Albania unique, including its climate, population distribution, language, and cultural symbols such as the national flag and traditional attire. The document also compares Albanian holiday traditions with the student's own, facilitating deeper cultural understanding.