Albania Guide

Country Facts

  • Full name: The Republic of Albania
  • Population: 3.2 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Tirana
  • Major language: Albanian
  • Major religions: Islam, Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 73 years (men), 80 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 lek = 100 qindars
  • Main exports: Chromium and chrome products, processed foodstuffs
  • GNI per capita: US $3,840 (World Bank, 2008)
  • Internet domain: .al
  • International dialling code: +355