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Toward the end of the Hoxha era, Tirane began to accept that fact by increasing diplomatic contacts.

Fewer than 300,000 inhabitants live in Tirane, the capital; 85% of the people reside in towns and villages.

In an   effort to expand international ties, Tirane has reestablished diplomatic   relations with the major republics of the former Soviet Union and the US and   has joined the IMF and the World Bank.

In an effort to expand international     ties, Tirane has reestablished diplomatic relations with the former Soviet     Union and the US and has joined the IMF and World Bank.

In an effort to expand international ties, Tirane has reestablished diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union and the US.