🇦🇱Albania
Europe· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Tirana
Population
2,751,250
Currency
Albanian lek (ALL Lek)
Languages
Albanais
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+355
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Area
28,748 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
28 November - Independence Day
Internet domain
.al
About
Albania is a country in the Western Balkans bordered by the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It is a parliamentary republic transitioning to a market economy. The country is known for its diverse geography from mountains to coastlines.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(medium)
- Avoid wearing visible valuables
- Stay vigilant in tourist areas
Terrorism(low)
- Low risk, follow authorities' advice
Transport
- Drive carefully, avoid at night
Natural risks(Possible earthquakes and floods)
- Follow seismic alerts
Health(Limited healthcare system outside Tirana)
- Standard vaccines recommended
- Travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register your trip with the consulate
- Have copies of documents
- Use location apps
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Albania
Sabina Kallari
Point de vue panoramique
Albania
Muhammed Fatih Beki
Point de vue panoramique
Albania
Valter Zhara
Point de vue panoramique
Albania
Valter Zhara
Point de vue panoramique
Albania
Ejona Muka
Monument emblématique
Albania
Paolo Bici
Monument emblématique
Albania
Marsel Dajçi
Monument emblématique
Albania
Oltion Bregu
Monument emblématique
Albania
Czapp Árpád
Monument emblématique
Albania
Necati Ömer Karpuzoğlu
Site UNESCO
Albania
Ajvi Bajrami
Site UNESCO
Albania
Sebastian Wright
Site UNESCO
Albania
Medina Rrokja
Site UNESCO
Albania
Aleksandar Andreev
Site UNESCO
Albania
Konpasu.de Blog
Centre historique
Albania
Konpasu.de Blog
Centre historique
Albania
Klidjon Gozhina
Centre historique
Albania
Sabina Kallari
Plage paradisiaque
Albania
Fatjon Kapllanaj
Sommet montagneux
Albania
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