Country name : Albania
Conventional short form : Albania
Etymology : Medieval Latin name of the country called by its inhabitants Shqipëri (literally “land of eagles,” from shqiponje “eagle”)
Status : Indipendent republic since 1925
Languages Albanian, Italian, English
Population 2.873 million
Religion Orthodox Christian, Muslim, Catholic
Goverment Parliamentary democracy
Main political parties : Socialist Party of Albania, Democratic Party of Albania, Socialist Movement for Integration, Party for Justice, Integration and Unity, Social Democratic Party of Albania
President Ilir Meta ( since 24 July 2017 )
Prime Minister Edi Rama
Municipalities 61
Capital Tirana
Other major towns Durres, Shkoder, Elbasan, Vlore, Berat etj
Border countries Montenegro, Kosovo, Greece, Macedonia
Area 28,748 km²
National parks : Butrint National Park , Valbone Valley National Park, Lagoon of Karavasta, Tomorr National Park, Prespa National Park
UNESCO protected area Butrint (1992,1999), Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra
Total length of roads 759km
Airports : 1 ( Aeroporti Ndërkombëtar i Tiranës )
Highest point : Korab 2,764 metres
Lowest point : Adriatic Sea 0 m (0 ft)
Time GMT+1
Currency Lek (ALL)
International telephone code +355
Flag is a red flag with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the center.
National anthem Himni i Flamurit
National flower Red Poppy
National animal Golden Eagle
National holidays January 01 ( New Year’s Day ), January 02 ( Day after New Year’s Day ), March 14 ( Summer Day ), March 22 ( Nevruz ), April 21 ( Easter (Catholic) ), April 28 ( Orthodox Easter Day ), May ( 01 Labour Day ), June 05 ( Eid Al Fitr ), August 12 ( Eid Al-Adha ), September 05 ( Mother Teresa Day ), November 28 ( Indipendence Day ), November 29 ( Liberation Day ), December 08 ( National Youth Day ), December 25 ( Christmas Day )