Capital City | Tirana (since 1920) |
Main Cities | Durres, Vlora, Saranda, Shkodra,Berat, Korca, Gjirokastra, Elbasani |
Currency | Lek (ALL) |
Local time | GTM +1 (GTM+2 between the end of April and the end of October ) |
Country code | +355 |
Airport | Rinas ( Mother Teresa) |
Religion | There are three officialreligions in Albania: Muslim, Orthodox and Catholic. Albania is known for its religious coexistence. |
Climate | Coastal areas:Central Mediterranean, mild and wet winter, hot and dry summ Alpine areas:Central Continental, cold and wild winter, wet summer. |
Relieve | Lowland –Western Albania, Plain –Eastern Albania, Alpine –Northern Albania, the Highest Peak – Korabi Mountain (2,753m) |
Population | The population of Albania numbers 3,150,886. The vast majority of inhabitants are Albanian, with ethnic minorities representing only about 2% of the population. The minority population is comprised primarily of Greeks, Macedonians and Montenegrins. |