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Country in Europe

Albania

Albania belongs to Europe. The capital city is Tirana.

CapitalTirana
LanguageAlbanian
CurrencyAlbanian lek
Population2.4M

Key Facts

RegionSoutheast Europe
GovernmentParliamentary republic
Independence1912
Area28,748 km2
Population density99/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+355
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.789
Safety index
56.1
Internet access
79%
Life expectancy
78.5

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Mount Korab2,764 m
Maja e Jezercës2,694 m
Kollata2,558 m

Religion (est.)

  • Islam57%
  • Christianity17%
  • No religion16%
  • Other10%

Why Visit

Albanian RivieraBeautiful beaches along the Ionian coast with clear turquoise water.
Accursed MountainsDramatic alpine scenery with hiking trails through remote valleys.
Berat UNESCO CityWell-preserved Ottoman city of a thousand windows on a hillside.
Emerging CultureVibrant Tirana arts scene with colourful buildings and lively cafes.
Affordable TravelOne of Europe's best-value destinations with welcoming locals.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Tirana
923k
Durres
175k
Shkoder
113k

Climate Overview

5CJan avg.
26CJul avg.
1,300 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean / ContinentalClimate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyAlbanian lek
Official languageAlbanian
National day28 November
Electricity230V, Type C/F