🇦🇱 Albania

Republic 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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Neighboring Countries

North Macedonia

Additional Flags & Symbols

Bulqizë

City / Municipality

Divjakë

City / Municipality

Kavajë

City / Municipality

Klos (municipality)

Klos (municipality)

City / Municipality

Korçë

City / Municipality

Peqin

City / Municipality

Prrenjas

City / Municipality

Shkodër

City / Municipality

Tirana

City / Municipality

Vlorë

City / Municipality

Albanian Kingdom

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Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)

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Albanian Republic (1925–1928)

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Autonomous Province of Korçë

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Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus

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People's Republic of Albania

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People's Socialist Republic of Albania

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Principality of Albania

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Provisional Government of Albania

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Republic of Central Albania

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