Krajina, Montenegro

Krajina (Serbian: Крајина / "Krajina") or Kraja (Albanian: the "Krajë", or "Kraja") is an area in southeastern Montenegro stretching from the southern coast of Lake Skadar to the mountain of Rumija, comprising several villages. It is inhabited mainly with Albanians, which make around 98% of population. The area is divided between municipalities of Bar/Tivar and Ulcinj/Ulqin.

Geography

The region is located near the border with Albania near the coast of the Adriatic Sea. It is located between Crmnica and Ana Malit and stretches out from Skje to Shestan, its border villages. It is also between Skadar Lake and the Rumija mountain. It mainly consists of villages, Ostros being its most populated.

Population History

From the late 1960s to the early 1970s, a big migration occurred with many Albanians leaving their villages in hopes of finding jobs and better surroundings for there children to grow up in. Many migrated to Germany, France, Switzerland, Australia, the USA, and even neighboring Bar/Tivar and Ulcinj/Ulqin. Although there is no exact number of the people that still live in Kraja, it is said to be estimated in the 2,000-3,000 range.

Demographics

Between 2,000 and 3,000 people live in Krajina.

By ethnicity:
*Albanians ("98%"),
*"others" (Montenegrins, Muslims) ("2%") Religion:

*Muslim ("90%"),
*"others" - mainly Christians (Orthodox, Roman Catholics) ("10%")

The Orthodox & Catholic's were mostly in the Šestan region. Traces can also be found in Livari, Briska & Tejani.

External links

* [http://p.vtourist.com/2285205-Travel_Picture-Veliki_Ostros.jpgMap] of the region

See also

*Albanians in Montenegro