___ Political Map of Albania

Map is showing Albania, a republic on the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe that borders the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea in west, Montenegro in north, Serbia (Kosovo) in north east, the Republic of Macedonia in east, and Greece in south east. Albania shares maritime borders with Croatia and Italy.

Depicted on the map are international borders, the national capital Tirana, county capitals, major cities, main roads, railroads and major airports. With an area of 28,748 sq km, Albania is slightly smaller than Maryland, or only half the size of Croatia.

Geography of Albania
Albania has three primary topographical areas: a coastal plain, a mountainous region, and an interior plain. The interior of the country is mostly mountainous and approximately 36% is lushly forested. The plains are extensively planted with olives, citrus and vineyards. There are numerous lakes, the biggest of which is Lake Shkodra. Measuring 370 sq km, it is the largest lake in the Balkans. Lake Ohrid, in the eastern portion of the country, is shared with Macedonia and at 294 m or 931ft, is exceptionally deep. The Ionian coast, particularly the "Riviera of Flowers," from Vlora to Saranda, is both rugged and beautiful, featuring some of the most picturesque scenery in the country.

Airport
Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (IATA code: TIA), also known as Rinas Airport) is Albania's only international airport, located 25 kilometres (16 miles) northwest of Tirana near the town of Rina.

Seaport
The principal port is located in Albania's second largest city of Durrës.