The
map of Albania shows the exact location of Albania. The
Albania Map also points out the political divisions of the country. The Republic of Albania is located to the south-west of the Balkan Peninsula. Geographically, Albania covers a total area of 28,748 sq. km. Tirana is the capital of Albania. The other prominent cities of the country are Vlore, Durres and Shkoder. Albania follows a parliamentary democratic form of government.
The Albanian populace comprises of 98.6% indigenous inhabitants of Albania, 1.17% Greeks and 0.23% ethnic groups of Serbs, Vlachs, Balkan Egyptians, Roma, Macedonians, Bulgarians and Montenegrins. The climate of Albania is characterized by dry and hot summers and cold winters.
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