Albania
A mountainous Balkan country on the Adriatic and Ionian coasts where locals nod their heads to say no and shake them to say yes. Albania keeps you guessing.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
A red field charged with a black double-headed eagle. The eagle descends from the seal of the 15th-century hero Skanderbeg and the region's Byzantine heritage, and gives Albania its native name, the 'Land of the Eagles'.
Albania FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 2,811,655 |
| Area | 28,748 km² |
| Population density | 98 /km² |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) L |
| Official language | Albanian |
| Calling code | +355 |
| Internet TLD | .al |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | AL / ALB |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Its people call their country Shqipëria, often translated as the 'Land of the Eagles'.
- Mother Teresa, one of the most famous humanitarians of the 20th century, was of Albanian heritage.
- It's dotted with hundreds of thousands of concrete bunkers built during its mid-20th-century isolation.
- The Albanian language forms its own unique branch of the Indo-European family, related to no other living tongue.
Albania FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What is the population of Albania?
Albania has a population of about 2,811,655.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL).
What languages are spoken in Albania?
The official language of Albania is Albanian.
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