Albania
188 cities · 12 states/provinces · Capital: Tirana · Europe
Albania at a Glance
General
| Capital | Tirana |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Europe |
| Subregion | Southeast Europe |
| Languages | Albanian |
| Currency | Lek (ALL) |
Demographics
| Population | 2,866,376 |
| Density | 99.7/km² |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Urban Population | 58.2% |
| Birth Rate | 10.2 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 8.3 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 1.35 |
Economy
| GDP | $23.5 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $9,731 |
| HDI | 0.789 |
| Gini Index | 33.2 |
| Internet Users | 83.1% |
Geography
| Area | 28,748 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | MNE,GRC,MKD,UNK |
| Calling Code | ++355 |
| TLD | .al |
Status
| ISO Code | AL / ALB |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 79.6 years |
Largest Cities in Albania
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tirana | Tirana | 389,323 | 59°F | 371 ft |
| 2 | Vlorë | Vlorë County | 115,261 | 60°F | 190 ft |
| 3 | Durrës | Durrës County | 101,728 | 61°F | - |
| 4 | Elbasan | Elbasan County | 66,834 | 62°F | 413 ft |
| 5 | Kamëz | Tirana | 61,739 | 59°F | 180 ft |
| 6 | Shkodër | Shkodër County | 61,633 | 58°F | 39 ft |
| 7 | Fier-Çifçi | Fier County | 60,995 | 61°F | 56 ft |
| 8 | Fier | Fier County | 52,926 | 61°F | 92 ft |
| 9 | Korçë | Korçë County | 43,254 | 50°F | 2,851 ft |
| 10 | Berat | Berat County | 40,665 | 56°F | 217 ft |
| 11 | Patos Fshat | Fier County | 22,679 | 60°F | 515 ft |
| 12 | Sarandë | Vlorë County | 22,613 | 59°F | 75 ft |
| 13 | Lushnjë | Fier County | 22,400 | 60°F | 72 ft |
| 14 | Pogradec | Korçë County | 20,848 | 49°F | 2,303 ft |
| 15 | Shëngjergj | Tirana | 20,192 | 60°F | 23 ft |
| 16 | Kavajë | Tirana | 20,192 | 60°F | 62 ft |
| 17 | Gjirokastër | Gjirokastër County | 19,400 | 54°F | 938 ft |
| 18 | Kukës | Kukës County | 15,643 | 51°F | 1,152 ft |
| 19 | Patos | Fier County | 15,397 | 61°F | 200 ft |
| 20 | Lezhë | Lezhë County | 14,687 | 60°F | 23 ft |