Lanë

The Lanë (definite Albanian form: Lana) is the main stream that crosses through Tirana, the capital of Albania. Its source is in the mountains east of Tirana. Although once clean, it now carries sewage. During the 1990s, many illegal kiosks and buildings were constructed on the banks of the river. They were later torn down and removed in a campaign by Tirana's then mayor Edi Rama in the early 2000s. Now most of its banks have been planted with different kinds of trees and grass. No fish live there now due to the high pollution of its waters. The Lanë flows into the Tiranë River near Bërxullë.

Lanë
Location
CountryAlbania
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLanabregas, Tirana County
Mouth 
  location
Tiranë River
  coordinates
41°23′52″N 19°42′2″E
Basin features
ProgressionTiranëIshëmAdriatic Sea
Lana River during the 1990s

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