Albania Statistics
- Capital: Tirana (Tirane)
- Population: 3,002,859
- GDP: $23,860,000,000 (USD)
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Total Area:
11,100 (sq miles)
28,748 (sq kilometers) - Currency: lek (ALL)
Albania Facts
- Albania Facts... The Albanian word for the country is Shqiperia, meaning The Land of the Eagles. Learn More
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Eating and Recipes...
An Albanian breakfast often consists of bread, milk, eggs, jam or cheese. Lunch is usually the main meal, (1-2 pm). Vegetables are followed by rice... Learn More
- In their Language... Albania adopted a Latin script in 1908. Two dialects, Tosk and Gheg are spoken in Albania, but the official language is based on the Tosk... Learn More
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Family...
Men and women have equal social rights, and both parents usually work. Adult children often live with their parents, and take responsibility for the care... Learn More
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Fashion...
Young people wear Western style clothing. Traditional, hand-made clothing is still worn in villages. Cotton and wool is preferred. Women in the north wear... Learn More