Regional differentiation and the geopolitical and transboundary position of the Presheva Valley

Ejupi Arsim () and Ramadani Ibrahim ()
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Ejupi Arsim: Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Kosovo
Ramadani Ibrahim: Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, University of Prishtina, Kosovo

Miscellanea Geographica. Regional Studies on Development, 2016, vol. 20, issue 4, 22-28

Abstract: The determination of the Presheva Valley as a special region highlights the need for theoretical analysis and the use of different methods and principles which enable geographical regionalization. The Presheva Valley represents a natural continuation of the Albanian ethnic territories. With a very convenient position in terms of geography and transportation, as well as its geostrategic and geopolitical basis, it has been occupied by many invaders throughout different periods of history. Under the current administrative, political and territorial division of Serbia, the municipalities of Presheva and Bujanoci belong to the Pčinja district, based in Vranje, while the municipality of Medvegja belongs to the Jablanica district, based in Leskoc. The Presheva Valley has had the status of special region in various periods, but since it shares historical, ethnic and demographic characteristics with other Albanian ethnic territories, it has frequently been separated for the purpose of the assimilation of the Albanian people.

Keywords: Presheva Valley; geopolitical position; transboundary; floating channel; Corridor X; region (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1515/mgrsd-2016-0024

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