Albania is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its capital is Tirana, with a population of approximately 2.8M and a total area of 28,748 km². The official language is Albanian and the currency is the Lek (L).
Albania covers an area of 28,748 km² with a population density of 98/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $18.2B ($6,490 per capita) and gained independence in 1912. It has a coastline of 476 km.
Albania has around 750,000 concrete bunkers built during the communist era — one for every 4 people. The country also gave the world Mother Teresa, born to Albanian parents in Skopje.
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UNESCO 'City of a Thousand Windows' with Ottoman houses climbing a hillside
A UNESCO stone city with a magnificent Ottoman-era castle overlooking the valley
Pristine turquoise beaches along the Ionian coast — one of Europe's hidden gems
Ancient UNESCO city-state with Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian layers of history
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
The official language(s) of Albania are Albanian.
The population of Albania is approximately 2.8M.
Albania uses the Lek (L).
Albania is located in Europe, in the Southeast Europe region.
Albania has a GDP of $18.2B, with a GDP per capita of $6,490.
The best time to visit Albania is June–September. The climate is Mediterranean coast, continental inland.
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