Albania

Albania is a country located in Southeastern Europe along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, covering an area of approximately 28,748 square kilometers. As of 2025, Albania has a population of over 2.55 million, with Albanian serving as the official language spoken by 98.8% of residents. The country’s terrain is predominantly mountainous with small coastal plains, and it experiences a mild temperate climate with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Tirana stands as the capital and largest city, while the government operates as a parliamentary republic.

Albania’s economy is classified as upper-middle-income, with a GDP of approximately $27.18 billion and a GDP per capita of $18,900. Key industries include food processing, footwear and apparel, cement, mining, and hydropower, while agricultural production focuses on milk, maize, tomatoes, and olives. The population enjoys a high literacy rate of 97.7% and a life expectancy of 79.8 years. As a European Union accession candidate, Albania continues to pursue economic reforms and fiscal consolidation, though challenges including weak governance, corruption, and high emigration rates persist.