In 1925, Albania ended centuries of imperial influence by becoming a republic
After nearly five centuries of Ottoman influence and a brief period of monarchy, Albania declared itself a republic in 1925 to forge a new national identity.
Albania took a bold step toward modern statehood on this day in 1925 by officially declaring itself a republic. This move followed years of instability after gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire. Ahmet Zogu, who led the transition, became the nation's first president.
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