Albania: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Albania

Albania is a country in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Tirana. It covers about 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi). The official language is Albanian. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Albania at a glance

Official name
Republic of Albania
Capital
Tirana
Region
Southeast Europe (Europe)
Area
28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi)
Official language
Albanian
Currency
Albanian lek (L)
People
Albanian
Calling code
+355
Internet domain
.al
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Albania is Tirana.

Albania is in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.

Albania uses the Albanian lek (L).

The official language of Albania is Albanian.

Albania borders Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia and Kosovo.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).