Albania
Overview:
Albania is a Mediterranean country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Serbia and Montenegro in the north, the Republic of Macedonia in the east, and Greece in the south, has a coast on the Adriatic Sea in the west, and a coast on the Ionian Sea in the southwest. The country is an emerging democracy and is formally named the Republic of Albania (Albanian: Republika e Shqipėrisė).
Cultural Notes:
Things you should know when travelling to Albania
The Canadian government and Canadian Content advises against all travel to the region(s) specified below.
Albania is a Mediterranean country in southeastern Europe. It is bordered by Serbia and Montenegro in the north, the Republic of Macedonia in the east, and Greece in the south, has a coast on the Adriatic Sea in the west, and a coast on the Ionian Sea in the southwest. The country is an emerging democracy and is formally named the Republic of Albania (Albanian: Republika e Shqipėrisė).
Things you should know when travelling to Albania
The Canadian government and Canadian Content advises against all travel to the region(s) specified below.
Security problems exist in some areas. You are advised against all travel to the northeastern border area with Kosovo, or to Bajram Curri or Tropoje, where government control is limited. Landmines and unexploded ordnance remain a problem along the Albania-Kosovo border. Use caution in areas bordering Macedonia (FYR), as security is very poor.
Quick Facts
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Population: 3,544,808
Capital: Tirana
Size in area: 28,748 km²
Internet users: 30,000
Calling code: +
Currency: ()
Language(s):
Country Stats
Physical size ...
Land Size: 27,398 km²
Water Area: 1,350 km²
Overall Size: 28,748 km²
Population distribution ...
0 - 14 years: 26.40%
15 - 64 years: 65.30%
65+: 8.30%
Labour: 1,350,000 (33%)
Overall Growth: 0.51
Religion: Muslim 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, Roman Catholic 10%
Connectivity ...
Cell Phones: 1,100,000
Landlines: 255,000
Internet: 30,000
