CONTRIBUTION OF PROF. DR. PERIKLI QIRIAZI IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALBANIAN GEOGRAPHY AND CARTOGRAPHY

Abstract

The development of geo-cartography has attracted a special attention in recent decades. Albanian geographers are also involved in this development, who are constantly contributing to rise geo-cartography in contemporary levels. Through many works, they have not only deepened the knowledge and analysis in the geo-cartography of Albania, but at the same time have continuously supplemented the geographical and cartographic knowledge as a whole. This article introduces us to the multiple pedagogical and scientific contribution of prof.dr. Perikli Qiriazi in the development of Albanian Geocartography and geo-cartography in general. In his scientific work, based on studies and new geographical concepts, prof. Qiriazi analyzes the physical, morphodynamical and bioclimatic bases of Albania and treat natural heritage, karst ecosystems, degradation and desertification of landscapes, the consequences of global warming, climate, and water crisis in Albania, etc. Of special importance are the geomorphological and cartographic studies that accompany the entire geo-cartographic work of prof. Qiriazi.

Keywords

• geography
• geomorphology
• cartography
• perikli qiriazi
• albania