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Strategically located on the northern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, Albania appertain to one of the planet's biodiversity hotspots due to the elevated level of endemism within the Mediterranean Basin. [31] The flora of Albania consists of more than 3,200 vascular [32] and 2,350 non-vascular plants and a lesser known number of fungi. [18]
Network of protected areas in Albania (2020) [1] Despite being a relatively small country, Albania is exceedingly rich in biodiversity.Its ecosystems and habitats support over 5,550 species of vascular and non-vascular plants and more than 15,600 species of coniferous and non-coniferous evergreens, most of which are threatened at global and European levels.
Further, Biomes in Albania include Temperate broadleaf and mixed forest and Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub, that are all in the Palearctic realm. Due to its climatic, hydrological, geological and topographical conditions, Albania is one of the richest in Europe in terms of biodiversity. Almost 30% of the entire flora and 42% fauna ...
The Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of Albania (Albanian: Pyjet e vjetër të Ahut të Shqipërisë) encompasses the beech forests of Gashi in Valbonë Valley National Park and Rajcë in Shebenik-Jabllanicë National Park.
The museum is composed of seven pavilions that collect 3,000 items related to the rich Albanian biodiversity, including animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and aquatic invertebrates) and plants. Invertebrates represent the largest number of faunal specimens exhibited in the museum and kept in the scientific storage area.
Llogara National Park (Albanian: Parku Kombëtar i Llogarasë/Llogorasë) is a national park centered on the Ceraunian Mountains along the Albanian Riviera in southwestern Albania, spanning a surface area of 1,769 ha (17.69 km 2). [5] [6] [7] The park's terrain includes large alpine meadows, vertical rock faces, precipices and dense forests.
The Ohrid-Prespa Transboundary Biosphere Reserve shared with North Macedonia is the only biosphere reserve in Albania. Designated in 2014, the reserve covers a territory of 446,244.52 ha (4,462.4452 km 2 ) with diverse landscapes ranging from high mountains to the coasts of the lakes of Ohrid and Prespa .
The golden eagle is the national symbol and animal of Albania. A biodiversity hotspot, Albania possesses an exceptionally rich and contrasting biodiversity on account of its geographical location at the centre of the Mediterranean Sea and the great diversity in its climatic, geological and hydrological conditions.