Albania: capital, population, borders and facts
Albania is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Tirana. Albania shares a land border with 4 countries: Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
| Capital city | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Land neighbours | 4: Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia |
| Coastline | Yes. It is not landlocked. |
Outline of Albania
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Albania?
The capital of Albania is Tirana.
Which countries border Albania?
Albania borders Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
Is Albania landlocked?
No, Albania is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Albania
In Albania, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 129, ambulance 127, fire 128. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Albania travel basics page.
Put what you know about Albania to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Albania is Tirana. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Albania has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: Compare country sizes in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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