This dataset illustrates the areas classified as Areas of National Importance for their value in planning and sustainable development of the territory. A considerable number of these areas are regulated by sectoral legislation in force, such as natural protected areas, historical and cultural heritage areas, cultural monuments, archaeological areas and parks, etc. The PPK supports and strengthens the importance of these areas for national interest by expanding the territories declared under protection of a part of them, but also by proposing new areas that should be taken under protection in accordance with the procedures set out in the sectoral legislation in force. The data does not conform to the State Standard for Technical Specifications of Geospatial Information in Albania. Topic: Land Use