Albania
Overview
Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic and Ionian Sea within the Mediterranean Sea. It shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, Greece to the south; and maritime borders with Greece, Montenegro, Italy to the west. Tirana is its capital and largest city, followed by Durrës, Vlorë and Shkodër.
Albania – Quick Facts
Languages
Albanian
Continent
Europe
Population
2.88 million
Capital City
Tirana
Best Time to Visit
May to September
Drinkable Tap Water
No
Religion
Islam, Christianity
Plug Type
Type C, Type F
Safety
Travel Advisory
Level 1 – Generally safe, Exercise normal precautions
Albania is generally safe for travel, but caution should be exercised in remote areas due to occasional incidents of crime.
Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing
Budget
Currency
L – Albanian lek
Places to Visit in Albania
Experiences
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