Albania

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Geopolitical and historical information on the Southeastern European country of Albania.

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Russell Sanford

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Geopolitical and historical information on the Southeastern European country of Albania.

Geography of Albania and Map of Albania - Worldatlas

Printable map of Albania and info and links to Albania facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather - by worldatlas.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/al.htm
WHO/Europe: Albania

The WHO Country Office, Albania was established in 1991 in Tirana. It serves as the focal point for WHO activities and assists the Albanian Government in shaping the national health agenda, providing technical support, and monitoring and assessing health trends. The Country Office team consist of experts in the fields of climate change, disaster preparedness and response, food safety, mental health, mother and child health and public health.
http://www.euro.who.int/en/countries/albania
Albania: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts - Infoplease

Information on Albania - geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/albania.html
Culture of Albania - Europe Cities

Albania is a country in southeastern Europe which boasts a unique and diverse culture, with a Muslim population of some 65 percent. The country's art works and forms were greatly influenced by the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Albania for more than 500 years.
http://europe-cities.com/destinations/albania/culture/
Cultural Information: Albania - Centre for Intercultural Learning

Albanians are friendly people and appreciate this from the counterpart as well. To make a good impression, you ought to smile, have a happy face (in an appropriate situation), shake hands firmly and thank the counterpart for meeting and discussing with him/her. In addition, it is important to have a neat appearance. Also, learning some Albanian words is a good advice.
http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/ci-ic-eng.asp?iso=al
Traditional Food of Albania - Albania Inside

Fertile climate, nearness to the sea and cooperation with the neighboring countries have had a huge impact on diversity and profusion of Albanian cuisine. Variety of dishes was adopted from the Byzantines, Venetians and Arabs.
http://www.albaniainside.com/en/tourism-info/kuhnya.html
Traditional Cuisine - The Official website of Albanian Tourism

Albanian cuisine offers a truly unique blend of Mediterranean flavors. Representing a rich historical past, the food of modern Albania has been developed over millennia reflects a variety of influences.
http://www.albania.al/interest/food-and-drink/traditional-cuisine
History of Albania - History World

History of Albania including Ancient Illyria, The first Balkan War.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ab02
Albania History and Geography - Britannica

Country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea.
http://www.britannica.com/place/Albania
Albania Profile Overview - BBC News

Provides an overview of Albania, including key events and facts about this European country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17679574
The World Factbook: Albania

Facts and information about Albania.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/al.html
Albania - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about Albania.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania

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Republic of Albania Republika e Shqipërisë (Albanian)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Ti Shqipëri, më jep nder, më jep emrin Shqipëtar "You Albania, you give me honour, you give me the name Albanian"
Anthem: "Himni i Flamurit" "Hymn to the Flag"
Location of Albania (green) in Europe (dark grey)
Capital and largest city	Tirana 41°19′N 19°49′E / 41.317°N 19.817°E / 41.317; 19.817
Official languages	Albanian
Recognised minority languages	Greek Aromanian Macedonian
Ethnic groups (2023 ^[a]) ^[1]	97.7% Albanians 1.0% Greeks 1.3% Others
Religion (2023) ^[2]	50.67% Islam 45.86% Sunni 4.81% Bektashism 16.02% Christianity 8.39% Catholicism 7.23% Orthodoxy 0.40% Protestantism 13.83% Irreligion 3.55% atheism 15.92% undeclared
Demonym(s)	Albanian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Bajram Begaj
• Prime Minister	Edi Rama
• Parliament Speaker	Elisa Spiropali

Legislature	Kuvendi
Establishment history

• Principality of Arbanon	1190
• Albanian principalities	12th–15th centuries
• Kingdom of Albania	February 1272
• Principality of Albania	1368
• League of Lezhë	2 March 1444
• Pashalik of Scutari/ Janina/ Berat	1757/1787
• League of Prizren	10 June 1878
• Independent Albania	28 November 1912
• Principality of Albania	29 July 1913
• 1st Republic of Albania	31 January 1925
• Kingdom of Albania	1 September 1928
• 2nd Republic of Albania	10 January 1946
• 3rd Republic of Albania	28 December 1976
• 4th Republic of Albania	29 April 1991
• Current constitution	28 November 1998

Area
• Total	28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi) (140th)
• Water (%)	4.7
Population
• 2023 census	2,402,113^[3] (142nd)
• Density	83.6^[3]/km² (216.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$63.080 billion^[4] (118th)
• Per capita	$23,404^[4] (80th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$28.372 billion^[4] (125th)
• Per capita	$10,526^[4] (79th)
Gini (2021)	33.0^[5] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.810^[6] very high (71st)
Currency	Lek (ALL)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Calling code	+355
ISO 3166 code	AL
Internet TLD	.al

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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Geography of Albania and Map of Albania - Worldatlas

Printable map of Albania and info and links to Albania facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather - by worldatlas.
http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/al.htm
WHO/Europe: Albania

The WHO Country Office, Albania was established in 1991 in Tirana. It serves as the focal point for WHO activities and assists the Albanian Government in shaping the national health agenda, providing technical support, and monitoring and assessing health trends. The Country Office team consist of experts in the fields of climate change, disaster preparedness and response, food safety, mental health, mother and child health and public health.
http://www.euro.who.int/en/countries/albania
Albania: Maps, History, Geography, Government, Culture, Facts - Infoplease

Information on Albania - geography, history, politics, government, economy, population statistics, culture, religion, languages, largest cities, as well as a map and the national flag.
http://www.infoplease.com/country/albania.html
Culture of Albania - Europe Cities

Albania is a country in southeastern Europe which boasts a unique and diverse culture, with a Muslim population of some 65 percent. The country's art works and forms were greatly influenced by the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Albania for more than 500 years.
http://europe-cities.com/destinations/albania/culture/
Cultural Information: Albania - Centre for Intercultural Learning

Albanians are friendly people and appreciate this from the counterpart as well. To make a good impression, you ought to smile, have a happy face (in an appropriate situation), shake hands firmly and thank the counterpart for meeting and discussing with him/her. In addition, it is important to have a neat appearance. Also, learning some Albanian words is a good advice.
http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/ci-ic-eng.asp?iso=al
Traditional Food of Albania - Albania Inside

Fertile climate, nearness to the sea and cooperation with the neighboring countries have had a huge impact on diversity and profusion of Albanian cuisine. Variety of dishes was adopted from the Byzantines, Venetians and Arabs.
http://www.albaniainside.com/en/tourism-info/kuhnya.html
Traditional Cuisine - The Official website of Albanian Tourism

Albanian cuisine offers a truly unique blend of Mediterranean flavors. Representing a rich historical past, the food of modern Albania has been developed over millennia reflects a variety of influences.
http://www.albania.al/interest/food-and-drink/traditional-cuisine
History of Albania - History World

History of Albania including Ancient Illyria, The first Balkan War.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ab02
Albania History and Geography - Britannica

Country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea.
http://www.britannica.com/place/Albania
Albania Profile Overview - BBC News

Provides an overview of Albania, including key events and facts about this European country.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-17679574
The World Factbook: Albania

Facts and information about Albania.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/al.html
Albania - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Wikipedia's information about Albania.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania

Republic of Albania Republika e Shqipërisë (Albanian)
Flag Coat of arms
Motto: Ti Shqipëri, më jep nder, më jep emrin Shqipëtar "You Albania, you give me honour, you give me the name Albanian"
Anthem: "Himni i Flamurit" "Hymn to the Flag"
Location of Albania (green) in Europe (dark grey)
Capital and largest city	Tirana 41°19′N 19°49′E / 41.317°N 19.817°E / 41.317; 19.817
Official languages	Albanian
Recognised minority languages	Greek Aromanian Macedonian
Ethnic groups (2023 ^[a]) ^[1]	97.7% Albanians 1.0% Greeks 1.3% Others
Religion (2023) ^[2]	50.67% Islam 45.86% Sunni 4.81% Bektashism 16.02% Christianity 8.39% Catholicism 7.23% Orthodoxy 0.40% Protestantism 13.83% Irreligion 3.55% atheism 15.92% undeclared
Demonym(s)	Albanian
Government	Unitary parliamentary republic

• President	Bajram Begaj
• Prime Minister	Edi Rama
• Parliament Speaker	Elisa Spiropali

Legislature	Kuvendi
Establishment history

• Principality of Arbanon	1190
• Albanian principalities	12th–15th centuries
• Kingdom of Albania	February 1272
• Principality of Albania	1368
• League of Lezhë	2 March 1444
• Pashalik of Scutari/ Janina/ Berat	1757/1787
• League of Prizren	10 June 1878
• Independent Albania	28 November 1912
• Principality of Albania	29 July 1913
• 1st Republic of Albania	31 January 1925
• Kingdom of Albania	1 September 1928
• 2nd Republic of Albania	10 January 1946
• 3rd Republic of Albania	28 December 1976
• 4th Republic of Albania	29 April 1991
• Current constitution	28 November 1998

Area
• Total	28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi) (140th)
• Water (%)	4.7
Population
• 2023 census	2,402,113^[3] (142nd)
• Density	83.6^[3]/km² (216.5/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)	2025 estimate
• Total	$63.080 billion^[4] (118th)
• Per capita	$23,404^[4] (80th)
GDP (nominal)	2025 estimate
• Total	$28.372 billion^[4] (125th)
• Per capita	$10,526^[4] (79th)
Gini (2021)	33.0^[5] medium inequality
HDI (2023)	0.810^[6] very high (71st)
Currency	Lek (ALL)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer ( DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Calling code	+355
ISO 3166 code	AL
Internet TLD	.al

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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