Has (region)
region of northeastern Albania and southwestern Kosovo
Has (Albanian definite form: Hasi) is a region in north eastern Albania and south western Kosovo.
Hasi is an ethno-geographic area with well-defined borders, bounded by the Drin river to its west and southwest and by the White Drin river on its south, east and northeast. It is located in northeastern Albania and southwestern Kosovo. This division occurred in 1913 as a result of the First Balkan War.
Hasi has an area of 371 square kilometers and a population of around 40,000 in the Republic of Kosovo, while in the Republic of Albania it has an area of 374 square kilometers and a population of 21,500. Hasi thus has a total area of 745 square kilometers and a population of 61,500.
Etymology
The name originates from hass, an Ottoman land revenue. The area was first mentioned as a hass in a 1570 document. During the 16th century the region was mentioned as Shullan, which Selami Pulaha considers an Albanian name.
Geography
Has is an ethnographic province with well defined boundaries, surrounded all around with lakes.
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