Albanian Kingdom

Albania, 1928–1939. Draft, not yet reviewed

The Albanian Kingdom was the official name of Albania between 1928 and 1939. It was established when the Albanian parliament declared the country a monarchy and proclaimed President Ahmet Bej Zogu as Zog I, which marked the end of the Albanian Republic. The kingdom maintained close relations with Fascist Italy, which provided financial and military support. Italy invaded Albania on April 7, 1939, leading to the establishment of an Italian protectorate, and King Zog I fled into exile.

Seat of power: Tirana

No rulers documented for this era yet.

Culture

• During the time of the Albanian monarchy from 1928 to 1939, the square was composed of a roundabout with a fountain in the center.
• Zog I's reign was characterized by efforts to modernize the country, including legal reforms and infrastructure development.
• Initial education was compulsory and was given free of charge. Primary education was compulsory for males and females from the age of 6 to 13.

Picture

Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza in the centre of Tirana, Albania.

Image: Leeturtle, CC BY-SA 3.0, file

Sources

• Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939) (Wikipedia)
• Albanian Kingdom (Wikidata)
• About the picture (Wikipedia)

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