Albania
Albania is a country in Europe with a population of 2,811,660. Its capital is Tirana and the currency is the Albanian Lek (L). GDP per capita is around $7,000, the main language is Albanian.
Key facts
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Where is Albania?
In Europe. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 400,000 in 1800 to 2,811,660 in 2023
From 44.5 yrs in 1950 to 79.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Përshëndetje
- Good morning Mirëmëngjes
- Good day Mirëdita
- Good evening Mirëmbrëma
- Good night Natën e mirë
- Thank you Faleminderit
- Please Ju lutem
- Excuse me Më falni
- Sorry Më vjen keq
- 1 Një
- 2 Dy
- 3 Tre
- 4 Katër
- 5 Pesë
- 6 Gjashtë
- 7 Shtatë
- 8 Tetë
- 9 Nëntë
- 10 Dhjetë
Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is AL?
AL is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Albania, a country in Europe with its capital at Tirana.
What language do they speak in Albania?
The main language spoken in Albania is Albanian (Shqip). Albanian for "hello" is "Përshëndetje".
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
What is the country calling code for Albania?
The international dialling code for Albania is +355. Its two-letter country code is AL.
What currency is used in Albania?
Albania uses the Albanian Lek (L), currency code ALL.
What is the population of Albania?
Albania has a population of about 2,811,660 people across 28,748 km².