A largely untouched nature and a mild climate are the greatest treasures of the Balkan state of Albania. For a long period of time, the country allowed itself communist isolation under the rule of the former partisan Enver Hoxha. In the nineties of the last century, the country oriented itself towards the West and opened up to tourism. In the capital Tirana there is a much visited Archaeological-Ethnographical Museum. The ruined city of Butrint in Epirus was looted in 1997, but the marble statue of the famous goddess of Buthroton was brought to safety.
Attractions and sights
Country data Albania
Albania at a glance
| Flag |  |
|---|---|
| Population | 3.020.000 |
| Language | Albanian |
| Area | 28748 km2 |
| Continent | Europe |
| Currency | Lek (ALL) |
| Neighboring countries | North Macedonia, Greece, Montenegro, Serbia und Kosovo |
Map Albania
Country borders and location of the capital
