The Lanë (Albanian definite form: Lana) is the main stream that crosses through Tirana, the capital of Albania. Its source is in the mountains east of Tirana. Although once clean, it now carries sewage. During the 1990s, many illegal kiosks and buildings were constructed on the banks of the river. They were later demolished and removed in a campaign by Tirana's then-mayor Edi Rama in the early 2000s. No fish live there now due to the high pollution of its waters. The Lanë flows into the Tiranë River near Bërxullë.

Lanë
Lana river stream flowing through Tirana
Lanë is located in Albania
Lanë
Location
CountryAlbania
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLanabregas, Tirana County
Mouth 
 • location
Tiranë River
 • coordinates
41°23′52″N 19°42′2″E / 41.39778°N 19.70056°E / 41.39778; 19.70056
Basin features
ProgressionTiranëIshëmAdriatic Sea

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