Italian protectorate over Albania

Albanian Republic
Republika Shqiptare (Albanian)
1917–1920
Motto: Atdheu mbi te gjitha
"Homeland above all"
Anthem: Himni i Flamurit
"Hymn to the Flag"
Albania after fragmentation in 1916. The lower green area indicates the Italian protectorate as of summer 1917. In autumn 1918, it was enlarged to encompass the former Austro-Hungarian area.
Albania after fragmentation in 1916. The lower green area indicates the Italian protectorate as of summer 1917. In autumn 1918, it was enlarged to encompass the former Austro-Hungarian area.
StatusProtectorate of the Kingdom of Italy
CapitalVlorë
Prefect 
Historical eraInterwar period
• Established
23 June 1917
• Disestablished
2 August 1920
ISO 3166 codeAL
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Principality of Albania
Principality of Albania

The Italian protectorate over Albania was established by the Kingdom of Italy during World War I in an effort to secure a de jure independent Albania under Italian control. It existed from 23 June 1917 until the summer of 1920.


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