Where do the Geg and Tosk groups traditionally live in Albania?

The two primary subgroups of Albanians—the Gegs (or Ghegs) and the Tosks—are traditionally divided by the Shkumbin River, which serves as the geographic boundary between their respective regions.12

• Gegs: Traditionally inhabit the northern regions of Albania.32
• Tosks: Traditionally inhabit the southern regions of the country.32

While these groups are defined by their regional origins within Albania, their dialects and cultural characteristics have historically extended into neighboring areas. Geg dialects are also spoken in Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, while Tosk dialects are prominent in Albanian communities located in Greece and Italy.32