Country Guide • Albania
Albania is one of the smallest countries in Europe. It is bound by the Adriatic Sea to the west, Serbia and Montenegro to the north and north east, Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and south east.
| Official Name | Republic of Albania |
|---|---|
| Area | 28,748km² (11,099mile²) |
| Population | 3,580,000 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population per mile² | 322 |
| Capital City | Tirana |
| Religions | Muslim (70%), Albanian Orthodox (20%), Roman Catholic (10%) |
| Language | Albanian (Tosk is the official dialect), Greek |
| Government | Republic |
| Member of EU | No |
| Currency | Lek |
| GDP | $14 billion |
| GDP per Head | $4,500 |
| Natural Resources | Coal, Copper, Hydropower, Natural Gas, Nickel, Timber, Petroleum. |
| Land Use | Arable Land 21% |
| Agriculture | Corn, Dairy Products, Fruit, Meat, Potatoes, Sugar Beet, Vegetables, Wheat |
| Industry | Clothing, Cement, Chemicals, Food Processing, Metals, Mining, Oil, Textiles, Wood |
| Tourism | It is still the brave hearted that venture to Albania at present. But with its Mediterranean climate and beautiful mountains hopefully in the not too distant future Albania will be a country to visit again |
| Natural Hazards | Earthquakes, floods and drought |
| Health Risks | Diarrhoea but be also aware that the service at state run hospitals is not great so take what medication you can |
| Climate | Albania has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers, and frequent thunderstorms. Winters are mild but fairly wet and can be quite severe in the mountains with snow cover. Average temperature ranges from 17 to 31°C in the summer to 2 to 21°C in the Winter |
| Time | GMT/UTC+1 hour |
| National Days | Independence and Liberation Day 28 November |
| Visas | Citizens of the EU, Australia, the USA, Canada and several other countries don't need a visa. Those who do can get them at the border |
| British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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