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Albania geography facts

Albania is a country or territory in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Tirana, and its currency is Albanian lek.

Official name
Republic of Albania
Capital
Tirana
Region
Europe
Subregion
Southeast Europe
Currency
Albanian lek
Languages
Albanian
Land neighbours
Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo
Area
28,748 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+355
Internet domain
.al

Quick answers about Albania

What is the capital of Albania?

The capital of Albania is Tirana.

What currency is used in Albania?

Albania uses Albanian lek.

Where is Albania?

Albania is in Southeast Europe, within Europe.

What languages are spoken in Albania?

The reference languages listed for Albania are Albanian.

Which countries border Albania?

Albania shares listed land borders with Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo.

Is Albania landlocked?

No. Albania is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Albania

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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