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The Vjosa is a transboundary river that rises in Greece, where it is called the Aoos, and flows through southern Albania to the Adriatic Sea. It is known for retaining a largely free-flowing course without major dams, with active gravel bars, braided channels, wetlands, and floodplain habitats. The...
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Europe's premier wild-river reputation, exceptional biodiversity, scenery, and successful national-park protection command acclaim despite localized development pressures.
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The Prespa Wetlands constitute a transboundary ecosystem spanning Albania, Greece, and North Macedonia, centered around the interconnected Great and Small Prespa lakes. These high-altitude freshwater bodies and their surrounding reedbeds support significant biological diversity, serving as a crucial...
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Internationally important transboundary ecosystem acclaimed for pelicans, biodiversity, remoteness, and scenery, with water decline and uneven access as concerns.
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