Albania
Republic of Albania
People: Albanian
Albania is located in Southeast Europe and has a population of around 2.4 million. Its capital city is Tirana, and the most widely spoken official language is Albanian.
By the numbers, Albania is the 143rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.03% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 140th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 82 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Albania — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Albania |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Tirana |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southeast Europe |
| Population | 2,363,314 |
| Area | 28,748 km² |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) L |
| Official Language | Albanian |
| Dialling Code | +355 |
| Internet TLD | .al |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | AL / ALB |
| Borders | Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Albania
What is the capital and currency of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana and the currency is the Albanian lek (ALL), symbol L.
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What currency does Albania use?
Albania uses the Albanian lek (ALL, symbol: L).
What language do they speak in Albania?
The official language of Albania is Albanian.
What is the dialling code for Albania?
The international dialling code for Albania is +355.
What side of the road does Albania drive on?
Albania drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Albania
Montenegro
Greece
North Macedonia
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