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About Albania

Though it is still recovering from the oppressive Communist government that hampered it is progress and economic growth for decades, Albania has made impressive strides towards full stabilization. Nothing could be better for the traveler who want to take in a little of the Mediterranean sun in this small eastern European nation. You will be delighted by the warm, welcoming people. For a real taste of the thriving artistic scene, look no further than the capital city of Tirana.

Albania Facts

• Full Name: Republic of Albania
• Capital City: Tirana
• Area: 28,748 sq km/11,100 sq miles
• Population: 3,500,000
• Time Zone:
• GMT/UTC +1 ()
• Languages: Albanian (official) An Indo-European dialect of ancient Illyrian, with a number of Latin, Slavonic and (modern) Greek words; Italian (other); English (other); Greek (other)
• Religion: Sunni Muslim 50%, Bektashi Muslim 20%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, Roman Catholic 10%
• Currency: Lek (Lek)
• Electricity: 220V 50HzHz
• Electric Plug Details: European plug with two circular metal pins
• Country Dialing Code: 355