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🇦🇱 Albania

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Advisory Level Level 2

Exchange Rate 1 USD = 81.85 ALL

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Last Updated Dec 31, 2024

About Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is located in the Balkans, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas within the Mediterranean Sea, and shares land borders with Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km2 (11,100 sq mi), it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains in the Albanian Alps and the Korab, Skanderbeg, Pindus and Ceraunian Mountains, to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country, followed by Durrës, Vlorë, and Shkodër.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Tirana

Population 2.4 million

Area 28,748 km²

Language Albanian

Currency Albanian lek

GDP/Capita $11,378

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: Albanian lek (ALL)
Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 81.85 ALL
GDP: $27.0B
GDP per Capita: $11,378

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 15,142 ALL

Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy: 79.6 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Europe
Capital: Tirana
Area: 28,748 km²
Population: 2,363,314
Timezone: UTC+01:00
Languages: Albanian
Calling Code: +355
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: AL