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Shpati is an Albanian ethnographic region located between the Shkumbin and Devoll rivers in the Elbasan County of Central Albania. It is divided between two subregions, Upper Shpati and Lower Shpati, which are economically dependent upon each other. It is distinguished by its distinct traditions and folklore.

Religion
Upper Shpati is predominantly Orthodox Christian whereas Lower Shpati is predominantly Muslim with an Orthodox Christian minority.

Historically, a part of the population of Lower Shpati was "laraman", professing Islam in public to Ottoman officials in order to avoid taxes, but being Christian in practice.

for crypto-christianity:

Catholic conversion attempt: https://books.google.com/books?id=y2EPFRL-XJQC&pg=PA95&lpg=PA95&dq=Shpati+Shqiperi&source=bl&ots=jgHfR_4QVu&sig=zfo7eU6dWq9lLm3d06RHT0RkRBo&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi_yP-c9c7YAhUGxYMKHbLDBk0Q6AEIPjAG#v=onepage&q=Shpati%20Shqiperi&f=false