Republic of Albania Google Maps and Facts
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Facts about Albania
| Administrative divisions: | 12 counties (qarqe , singular - qark); Berat , Diber , Durres , Elbasan , Fier , Gjirokaster , Korce , Kukes , Lezhe , Shkoder , Tirane , Vlore |
| Area: | total: 28 ,748 sq km land: 27 ,398 sq km water: 1 ,350 sq km |
| Background: | Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 , but was conquered by Italy in 1939. Communist partisans took over the country in 1944. Albania allied itself first with the USSR (until 1960) , and then with China (to 1978). In the early 1990s , Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven challenging as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment , widespread corruption , a dilapidated physical infrastructure , powerful organized crime networks , and combative political opponents. Albania has made progress in its democratic development since first holding multiparty elections in 1991 , but deficiencies remain. International observers judged elections to be largely free and fair since the restoration of political stability following the collapse of pyramid schemes in 1997. In the 2005 general elections , the Democratic Party and its allies won a decisive victory on pledges of reducing crime and corruption , promoting economic growth , and decreasing the size of government. The election , and particularly the orderly transition of power , was considered an important step forward. Although Albania's economy continues to grow , the country is still one of the poorest in Europe , hampered by a large informal economy and an inadequate energy and transportation infrastructure. Albania has played a largely helpful role in managing inter-ethnic tensions in southeastern Europe , and is continuing to work toward joining NATO and the EU. Albania , with troops in Iraq and Afghanistan , has been a strong supporter of the global war on terrorism. |
| Flag description: | red with a black two-headed eagle in the center |
| Capital: | name: Tirana (Tirane) geographic coordinates: 41 19 N , 19 49 E time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington , DC during Standard Time) daylight saving time: +1hr , begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October |
| Climate: | mild temperate; cool , cloudy , wet winters; hot , clear , dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter |
| Currency code: | lek (ALL) note: the plural of lek is leke |
| Ethnic groups: | Albanian 95% , Greek 3% , other 2% (Vlach , Roma (Gypsy) , Serb , Macedonian , Bulgarian) (1989 est.) note: in 1989 , other estimates of the Greek population ranged from 1% (official Albanian statistics) to 12% (from a Greek organization) |
| Geographic coordinates: | 41 00 N , 20 00 E |
| Geography note: | strategic location along Strait of Otranto (links Adriatic Sea to Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea) |
| Government type: | emerging democracy |
| Imports partners: | Italy 33.1% , Greece 18.3% , Turkey 8.7% , Germany 5.7% (2007) |
| Internet country code: | .al |
| Land boundaries: | 362 km |
| Neighbouring countries: | total: 717 km border countries: Greece 282 km , Macedonia 151 km , Montenegro 172 km , Kosovo 112 km |
| Languages: | Albanian (official - derived from Tosk dialect) , Greek , Vlach , Romani , Slavic dialects |
| Location: | Southeastern Europe , bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea , between Greece in the south and Montenegro and Kosovo to the north |
| Map references: | Europe |
| National holiday: | Independence Day , 28 November (1912) |
| Nationality: | noun: Albanian(s) adjective: Albanian |
| Natural hazards: | destructive earthquakes; tsunamis occur along southwestern coast; floods; drought |
| Population: | 3 ,619 ,778 (July 2008 est.) |
| Religions: | Muslim 70% , Albanian Orthodox 20% , Roman Catholic 10% note: percentages are estimates; there are no available current statistics on religious affiliation; all mosques and churches were closed in 1967 and religious observances prohibited; in November 1990 , Albania began allowing private religious practice |
| Terrain: | mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast |
| Unemployment rate: | 13.2% official rate , but may exceed 30% due to preponderance of near-subsistence farming (2007 est.) |
Capital of Republic of Albania
Tiranë (click to view Tiranë map)
Places in Albania
Browse the most comprehensive and up-to-date online directory of administrative regions and Street Views in Albania. Our listings are organized alphabetically, starting from level 1 regions and progressing through to level 2 and eventually level 3 regions, ensuring you can easily navigate and find specific areas of interest.
Diber County (319 Google Maps locations)
Durres County (132 Google Maps locations)
Elbasan County (469 Google Maps locations)
Fier County (377 Google Maps locations)
Gjirokaster County (331 Google Maps locations)
Kukës County (234 Google Maps locations)
Lezhe County (199 Google Maps locations)
Shkoder County (466 Google Maps locations)
Tirane County (254 Google Maps locations)
Vlore County (258 Google Maps locations)
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