Albania - Wikipedia
WebAlbania (/ æ l ˈ b eɪ n i ə, ɔː l-/ ⓘ a(w)l-BAY-nee-ə; Albanian: Shqipëri or Shqipëria), officially the Republic of Albania (Albanian: Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeast Europe.
Albania | History, Geography, Customs, & Traditions | Britannica
WebMay 7, 2024 · Geographical and historical treatment of Albania, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. A country in southern Europe, Albania is located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea.
Albania travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WebAlbania's stunning mountain scenery, crumbling castles, boisterous capital and dreamy beaches rival any in the Mediterranean and continue to enchant.
Albania country profile - BBC News
WebJun 28, 2023 · Albania is a small, mountainous country in the Balkan peninsula, with a long Adriatic and Ionian coastline. Along with neighbouring and mainly Albanian-inhabited Kosovo, it has a Muslim majority...
Albania - World Factbook Glyph
Web2 days ago · Albania. Europe. Page last updated: May 07, 2024. Photos of Albania. view 10 photos. Introduction. Background. After declaring independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, Albania experienced a period of political upheaval that led to a short-lived monarchy, which ended in 1939 when Italy conquered the country.
Best 9 places to visit in Albania - Lonely Planet
WebNov 18, 2023 · Albania is slowly becoming the jewel of the Balkans due to its sparkling crystal waters, impressive mountains and affordability for all types of travelers… Explore peaceful mountain villages, beach getaways along the Riviera and a magical stone hillside town – here's where you should go in Albania.
Albania – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAlbania (Albanian: Shqipëria) is a country in the Balkan region of Europe with unspoiled beaches, mountainous landscapes, traditional cuisine, archaeological artefacts, unique traditions, low prices and the wild atmosphere of the countryside. It is one of the sunniest countries in Europe.
Albania - Wikiwand
WebAlbania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is 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.
9 Best Places to Visit in Albania This Summer - Time Out
WebAlbania is the Europe you never knew existed. Rugged mountains laced with quiet hiking trails, ancient ruins hiding in the shade of trees, stunning beaches ripe for exploration and...
World Factbook Glyph
WebAlbania. Country Summary. PDF. Introduction. Background. Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was conquered by Italy in 1939 and occupied by Germany in 1943. Communist partisans took over the country in 1944, and Albania allied itself first with the USSR (until 1960) and then with China (until 1978).
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