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Why did Enver Hoxha build bunkers all over Albania?
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Albania is often noted for its extensive network of bunkers, a legacy of its communist past under the rule of Enver Hoxha from 1944 to 1985. The exact number of bunkers in Albania is a subject of debate, but estimates range from around 173,000 to as high as 700,000. The figure of 1 million bunkers is a commonly cited approximation, although it may be an exaggeration. These bunkers were constructed as defensive structures during Hoxha's regime, intended to protect the country from potential invasions. They varied in size and design, ranging from small, dome-shaped structures to larger fortified bunkers capable of accommodating soldiers and equipment. Today, many of these bunkers remain scattered throughout the Albanian landscape, serving as a reminder of the country's past.
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