Republic of Central Albania

Republic of Central Albania
Republika e Shqipërisë së Mesme (Albanian)
1913–1914
Flag of Central Albania
Flag
StatusFormer unrecognized country
CapitalDurrës
Common languagesAlbanian
GovernmentRepublic
President 
Historical eraBetween the Balkan Wars and the establishment of the Principality of Albania
• Established
16 October 1913
• Wilhelm, Prince of Albania takes control of the Principality of Albania after his arrival at port Durrës
7 March 1914
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Independent Albania
Principality of Albania

The Republic of Central Albania (Albanian: Republika e Shqipërisë së Mesme) was a short-lived unrecognised state established on 16 October 1913, with its administrative centre in Durrës, today in Albania.[1]

  1. ^ Elsie, Robert. "Introduction to Memorandum on Albania, written by Robert Elsie". Switzerland: Web site of Robert Elsie, specialist on Albanian studies. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2011. On 16 October 1913, ... Toptani set up a rival government based in Durrës, called the Republic of Central Albania.