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Albania celebrates its independence on November 28, marking the anniversary of the Vlorë proclamation issued in 1912.123
On that date, 83 delegates led by Ismail Qemal met in Vlorë to declare Albania an independent state, effectively ending centuries of Ottoman Empire rule. This date holds additional historical significance in Albania, as it also commemorates the day in 1443 when the national hero Skanderbeg raised his flag over the fortress of Krujë to defy Ottoman forces.123