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Albania

Republic of Albania · Southeast Europe

About Albania

Albania (officially Republic of Albania) is a country in Southeast Europe, with Tirana as its capital. It is home to roughly 2.35 million people, giving a population density of about 82 people per square kilometre. The country covers 28,748 km² of land and shares land borders with 4 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $30.54B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.810. The official currency is the Albanian lek (ALL), and the main language is Albanian.

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Fun facts about Albania

• Albania is the 143rd most populous country in the world, with about 2.35 million people.
• By land area it is the 140th-largest country in the world, covering 28,748 km².
• It has the world's 111th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($30.54B).
• Albania shares land borders with 4 countries.
• It is classed by the UN as a country of very high human development, with an HDI of 0.810.
• Albania has a population density of about 82 people per square kilometre.

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