Geography
Albania is in Southeast Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 41, 20; it has Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia.
Neighboring countries: Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia
Europe
Albania
Albania is a country in Southeast Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Tirana
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Population
- 2.4 million
- Area
- 28,748 km²
- Currency
- Albanian lek (ALL)
- Official language
- Albanian
- Calling code
- +355
- Internet TLD
- .al
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Albania map preview: 41.00, 20.00
People and Culture
Albania uses Albanian in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Albania varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Albania is recorded with the official name Republic of Albania. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Tirana
- Southeast Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Tirana
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Albania is grouped under Europe.
- Albania has a listed area of 28,748 km².
- Albania is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Albania
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What continent is Albania in?
Albania is in Europe.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian lek.
What language is spoken in Albania?
Albanian is listed for Albania in this database.