Albania 🇦🇱 is a fascinating country located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Republic of Albania, it is home to roughly 2.4 million people and covers an area of about 28,748 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Albania — its capital Tirana, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Albania on the map
Albania lies in Southeast Europe, in the Europe region of the world. Measuring roughly 28,748 square kilometres, it ranks 145th in the world by total area.
Albania has a coastline as well as land borders with Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia and Kosovo — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Tirana serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Albania has to offer.
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Population and languages of Albania
Albania is home to approximately 2.4 million residents — the 146th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Albanians.
The main language spoken here is Albanian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Albania rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Albania
The official currency is the Albanian lek (ALL, symbol L). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Albania is +355. Websites from the country typically use the .al internet domain.
If Albania came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Tirana) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Albania shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Albania
- Albania's flag emoji is 🇦🇱 — its two-letter country code is AL and its three-letter code is ALB.
- Albania covers 28,748 km², ranking 145th in the world by area.
- With about 2.4 million people, Albania holds the 146th spot in the world population ranking.
- Albania is a member state of the United Nations.
- Albania shares borders with 4 countries.
Albania — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Albania?
- The capital of Albania is Tirana.
- What is the population of Albania?
- Albania has a population of approximately 2,377,128 people, ranking 146th in the world.
- Where is Albania located?
- Albania is located in Southeast Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Albania?
- The main language spoken in Albania is Albanian.
- What currency is used in Albania?
- Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL).
