Albania - Wikipedia
WebAlbania'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 .
Albania | History, Geography, Customs, & Traditions | Britannica
WebMay 17, 2024 · Albania, country in southern Europe, located in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula on the Strait of Otranto, the southern entrance to the Adriatic Sea. The capital city is Tirana ( Tiranë ).
Albanian language | History, Grammar & Vocabulary | Britannica
WebApr 23, 2024 · Albanian language, Indo-European language spoken in Albania and by smaller numbers of ethnic Albanians in other parts of the southern Balkans, along the east coast of Italy and in Sicily, in southern Greece, and in Germany, Sweden, the United States, Ukraine, and Belgium.
Albanian language - Wikipedia
WebAlbanian (endonym: shqip ⓘ, gjuha shqipe [ˈɟuha ˈʃcipɛ], or arbërisht [aɾbəˈɾiʃt]) is an Indo-European language and the only surviving representative of the Albanoid branch, which belongs to the Paleo-Balkan group.
Albania - Ethnic Groups, Language, Religion | Britannica
WebEthnic groups. Albania has one of the most homogeneous populations in Europe, with non-Albanians accounting for less than one-tenth of the total population. The largest minorities are Vlachs; Greeks, concentrated mainly in the southeast; and Macedonians, living along the eastern border.
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...
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WebMay 15, 2024 · 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. Germany then occupied Albania in 1943, and communist partisans took over the country in 1944.
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. Best Places to Visit. Spending Diaries. 01 / Attractions.
Introduction to Albanian - University of Texas at Austin
WebAlbanian is an Indo-European language spoken mainly in the Balkan Peninsula by approximately five million people. It is the principal and official language of Albania, the principal and a co-official language of Kosovo (with Serbian), and the principal and co-official language of many western municipalities of the Republic of Macedonia (with ...
Albanian Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to the Albanian Language
WebJul 21, 2021 · Albanian is a beautiful language that developed in Southern Europe. It has an official character in Albania and Kosovo, as well as being a lesser-used language in the Balkans.
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