Velipojë

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Velipoja ( Albanian: Velipojë ) is a village about 23 kilometers south ( straight line ) away from Shkodra in northern Albania. It is located on the Drin Golf on the Adriatic coast close to the border with Montenegro, which is formed here by the river Buna. The place is surrounded by many lakes and waters. The region is also a nature reserve of around 300 hectares, which is partially protected by the Ramsar Convention. In the east, a mountain range runs through the landscape and separates Velipoja of Shëngjin.

The municipality has Velipoja 5031 inhabitants ( 2011 census ). The local authorities, however, indicate a number of 8718 inhabitants ( 2008). In summer the population increases due to the tourists and the great demand for labor significantly. The area of ​​the municipality is 72.4 km ² and Nbest the place Velipoja includes nine villages Rec Pulaj, Luarza, Gomsiqa, Baks - Rrjoll, Mali - Kolaj, Baks i Ri, Pulaj, rec i Ri and CAS.

Velipoja is a seaside resort, visited by day-trippers from the environment and holiday guests from Albania and Kosovo. The 10 km long sandy beach is one of the longest in Albania. With the seaside tourism money came into the town, so much could be built and invested. 2007, the road was upgraded and expanded to Shkodra. Agriculture is in addition to tourism the second most important source of income in the village.

In place of the football club Klubi Sportiv Ada is home to playing in the second division. Successful are the women of the club that played even internationally.