Albania

Albania

Country in southeastern Europe

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

Also known as...Republic of Albania, Republika e Shqipërisë, Shqipërisë, People's Socialist Republic of Albania, People's Republic of Albania, Republika Popullore Socialiste e Shqiperise, and Republika Popullore e Shqiperise
Albania Protests Kushner-Linked Resort

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