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Albania

Shqipëria

Southeast Europe, Europe

Albanian

Albania (Shqipëria) is a country in Southeast Europe, Europe. With a population of 2,363,314 and an area of 28,748 km², the capital city is Tirana. The official language is Albanian. The national currency is the Albanian lek (L ALL).

Quick Facts

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Tirana
Capital
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2,363,314
Population
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28,748 km²
Area
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L ALL
Currency
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+355
Dial Code
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.al
TLD

Economy

Albania has a GDP per capita of $11,378, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$11,378
GNI per Capita$9,910

Geography

Albania is located in Southeast Europe at coordinates 41.00°N, 20.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Korab at 2,764 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates41.00°N, 20.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointKorab
2,764 m
🏞️ Longest RiverDrin
280 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Albania, including Air Albania Stadium with a capacity of 22,500 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumAir Albania Stadium
22,500 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Albania

What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What is the population of Albania?
Albania has a population of approximately 2,363,314 people.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian lek (L ALL).
What language is spoken in Albania?
The official language of Albania is Albanian.
What is the area of Albania?
Albania covers a total area of 28,748 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Albania?
The GDP per capita of Albania is approximately $11,378.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)