Jordan Misja High School

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Jordan Misja High School is a public high school located in the major northern city of Shkodra, Albania. Established in 1957, it is named after People's Hero of Albania, Jordan Misja.

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Coordinates: 42°4′16″N19°31′7″E / 42.07111°N 19.51861°E / 42.07111; 19.51861


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