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___ AlbaniaA virtual guide to Albania. Get an overview of Albania's art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and its government.Albania is 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. This page about Albania offers maps, statistics, weather information, and links to sources that provide you with information about this European nation, e.g.: official web sites of Albania, addresses of Albanian embassies, domestic airlines, local news, city- and country guides with travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and much more. |
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Republic of Albania | Shqipëria |
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 Flag of Albania Background: Previously part of the Byzantine and later the Ottoman empires, Albania gained independence in 1912. It became a Stalinist regime under Enver Hoxha after World War II and remained extremely isolationist in policy and outlook until the Communists lost power in 1992. Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged local elections in 2000 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but serious deficiencies remain to be corrected. Albania joined NATO in April 2009 and is a potential candidate for EU accession. Although Albania's economy continues to grow, the country is still one of the poorest in Europe, hampered by a large informal economy and an inadequate energy and transportation infrastructure. |
 Official Name: Republika e Shqiperise short form: Shqiperia int'l long form: Republic of Albania int'l short form: Albania ISO Country Code: al Time: Local Time = UTC +1h (in Summer UTC +2) Actual Time: Sun-May-26 00:36 Country Calling Code: +355 Capital City: Tirana (pop. 600 000) Other Cities: Durres (200 000), Shkoder (81 000), Vlore (72 000, 2005 est.) Government: Type: Parliamentary republic. Constitution: Adopted by popular referendum 28 November 1998. Independence:28 November 1912 (from the Ottoman Empire). Geography: Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea. Area: 28,748 km² (11,100 sq. mi.) Terrain: Situated in the southwestern region of the Balkan Peninsula, Albania is predominantly mountainous but flat along its Adriatic Sea coastline. Highest peak: Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2764 m. Climate: Mediterranean, Mild temperate--short, soft, wet winters; hot and dry summers. People: Nationality: Albanian(s) Population: 2.8 million (2011 census) Ethnic groups: Albanian 98.6%, Greeks 1.17%, others 0.23% (Vlachs, Roma, Serbs, Montenegrins, Macedonians, Egyptians, and Bulgarians). Religions: Muslim (Sunni and Bektashi) 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, and Roman Catholic 10%. Official Language: Albanian. Literacy: 86.5%; male: 93.3%, female: 79.5% Natural resources: Petroleum, natural gas, coal, bauxite, chromite, copper, iron ore, nickel, salt, timber, hydropower. Agriculture products: Wheat, corn, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, sugar beets, grapes; meat, dairy products. Industries: Food processing, textiles and clothing; lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, mining, basic metals, hydropower. Currency: Lek (ALL) Source: Foreign Ministry and Institute of Statistics Albania and others. Albania in FiguresAlbania key statistical data. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of AlbaniaThe President of AlbaniaOffice of the President of Albania. Albanian Government - Keshilli i Ministrave Official website of Republic of Albania, Council of Ministers. Kuvendi i Shqiperisë The Albanian Parliament. Ministria i Punëve të Jashtme Ministry of Foreign Affairs website with general information about Albania. More official websites List of Albania's Ministries and National AgenciesDiplomatic Missions Diplomatic Representatives of Albania Address list of Albania Diplomatic Missions abroad. Maps Political Map
of AlbaniaMap showing Albania and the surrounding countries. Administrative Map
of AlbaniaMap showing the administrative divisions of Albania.  Google
Earth AlbaniaSearchable map/satellite view of Albania. Google
Earth TiranaSearchable map/satellite view of Albania's capital. Map of EuropePolitical Map of Europe. Statistics Instituti Shqiptar i Statistikes Albanian Institute for Statistics. Albania in FiguresAlbania key statistical data. |
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NewsNews AgenciesTIR-FAX Albanian Independent News Agency. News and newspapers in Albanian 24-ore 24-ore online. Korrieri Albanian daily. Rilindja Demokratike Online news. Shekulli Albanian daily. Klan Weekly news magazine online. Kosovo KosovNews Latest News From Kosova/Kosovo. Kosovapress More Kosova related News and Information. Radio/TV RTSH The national broadcasting company. Top Albania Radio Private radio station (in Albanian). |
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Arts & CultureFilmTirana International Film Festival Official website of the Albanian Film Festival. Library National Library of Albania Biblioteka Kombëtare e Shqipërisë Theater Albania National Theater Official website. |
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Business & EconomyBanka e ShqiperiseThe Central Bank of the Republic of Albania. Trade Albanian Center for International Trade - ACIT Established by the Institute for Contemporary Studies (ISB) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Transportation Albanian Airlines Airline based in Tirana, Albania. Ada Air A french-albanian private Airline, provides connections to Bari, Athens and Thessaloniki, It ceased operations in January 2007. |
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Destination Albania - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Albania, a land of great natural beauty and romantic remoteness.Places of interest: Korça, Pogradeci, Berat, Durres, Kruja, Gjirokastra, Saranda, Shkodra, Tirana, and Vlora. More information on accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, hiking, climbing, cruising, diving, tours and much more you will find in the bookmarks below. National Tourism Organization Albania Official website of the organization with comprehensive information about Albania. Albanian Home Page Comprehensive Information about Albania and the Albanians. Hotels Hotels in Albania Find a Hotel in Albania. |
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EducationUniversity of TiranaState University of Tirana, founded October 1957. Albania's first university. |
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Environment & NatureMinistria e Mjedisit, Pyjeve dhe Administrimit te UjeraveThe Albanian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration. |
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HistoryAlbanian HistoryAlbania's History from Origins until the Collapse of Communism, with a history time line. History of Albania Wikipedia: Albania's History from Prehistory to Post-Communist Albania. |
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SearchAlbaFindAlbania's first search engine. Additional Information about AlbaniaAlertNet Country Profile: AlbaniaBBC News Country Profile: Albania Background Notes: Albania Open Directory Project: REENIC: Albania Wikipedia: Albania The World Factbook -- Albania |
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