What is the Capital of Albania?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Albania is Tirana. Albania is located in Southeast Europe, Europe, with a population of 2,363,314. The official currency is the Albanian lek and the primary language spoken is Albanian.
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Tirana at a glance
| Capital city | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Country | Albania (Republic of Albania) |
| Region | Southeast Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 2,363,314 (143rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) |
| Calling code | +355 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Albania
- Podgorica, capital of Montenegro
- Athens, capital of Greece
- Skopje, capital of North Macedonia
- Pristina, capital of Kosovo
Albania in context
- Albania covers 28,748 km², making it the 140th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 82 people per km² ranks 104th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Montenegro, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo.
- With 2,363,314 people, Albania holds about 5.2% of the population of Southeast Europe.
- That is roughly 0.3% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Albania is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Albania — FAQ
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Is Tirana the largest city in Albania?
Yes — Tirana is both the capital and the largest city of Albania.
What country is Tirana in?
Tirana is the capital city of Albania.
What continent is Tirana in?
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is located in Europe.
Is Tirana the capital of Albania?
Yes — Tirana is the capital of Albania (official name: Republic of Albania).
Tirana is the capital of which country?
Tirana is the capital of Albania, in Southeast Europe.
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