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Përmet ) is one of the thirty-six districts of Albania. Its population of 26,000 (2004 estimate) includes Vlach (Aromanian) and Greek Orthodox communities. The post-Communist era has seen a revival of the Greek Orthodox church, Muslim sects, and as a historical novelty the Protestant religion. The district has an area of 929 km². It is in the south-east of the country, and its capital is Përmet, Albania or Permet, pronounced as Parmèt. Other places in this district include Këlcyrë. The District of Përmet has traditionally been renown for the production of wine and raki, a beverage of high alcohol content distilled from grape fermentation and traditionally home-made. Geographical features are Dhëmbel, Nemërçkë, Trebeshinë mountains, Vjosë river, and Bënjë hot spring. The latter is a popular tourist spot of fabulous canion landscapes and warm natural pools.The town of Permeti is known for its rose and flowery landscapes; also known nationally as "the town of the roses". This small town is famous for its tradition of folk music and it is hometown to Laver Bariu, a renown clarinet folk artist.