Presentation of Albania : Geography

Country's official name :

Albania

Capital:

Tirana

Population of main cities including suburbs:

Tirane (760,000) ; Elbasan (296,000) ; Durrës (265,000) ; Shkodër (217,000) ; Vlorë (184,000)

Area:

28,750 km²

Type of Climate :

The climate is Mediterranean in the coastal areas and on the plains; it is harsher in the interior of the country. Winters are mild and rainy on the coastal plains and are severe at altitude. Rainfall is high (1 000 to 1 500mm per year), the flow of humid air meeting the colder Continental air mass, especially during winter, which is the rainy season. The best time to visit Albania is from June to September.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Tirana

Summer Time Period :

Summer time from March to October

Official Language:

Albanian

Other Languages Spoken:

Greek, Vlach, Romani

Business Language(s):

Albanian.

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