🇦🇱 Albania

Republic of Albania

Flag of Albania

Basic Information

Capital
Tirana
Region
Europe / Southeast Europe
Population
2,342,445
Area
28,748 km²
Currencies
Albanian lek (L)
Languages
Albanian

About country

Albania is a country located in Southeast Europe, within the Balkan Peninsula. Its history is marked by Illyrian tribes, Greek colonies, and periods under Roman and Byzantine rule. The landscape is diverse, ranging from the rugged Albanian Alps to fertile coastal plains. The economy is transitioning, with tourism and construction playing increasingly important roles. Albania is a parliamentary republic striving for closer integration with Europe.

Political Information

System of Government
Parliamentary Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
AL
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
ALB
Flag Emoji
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Additional Flags & Symbols

Bulqizë
Bulqizë
Obec / Město
Divjakë
Divjakë
Obec / Město
Kavajë
Kavajë
Obec / Město
Klos (municipality)
Klos (municipality)
Obec / Město
Korçë
Korçë
Obec / Město
Peqin
Peqin
Obec / Město
Prrenjas
Prrenjas
Obec / Město
Shkodër
Shkodër
Obec / Město
Tirana
Tirana
Obec / Město
Vlorë
Vlorë
Obec / Město
Albanian Kingdom
Albanian Kingdom
Historical
Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)
Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)
Historical
Albanian Republic (1925–1928)
Albanian Republic (1925–1928)
Historical
Autonomous Province of Korçë
Autonomous Province of Korçë
Historical
Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus
Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus
Historical
People's Republic of Albania
People's Republic of Albania
Historical
People's Socialist Republic of Albania
People's Socialist Republic of Albania
Historical
Principality of Albania
Principality of Albania
Historical
Provisional Government of Albania
Provisional Government of Albania
Historical
Republic of Central Albania
Republic of Central Albania
Historical