Albania
Republic of Albania
Europe · Southeast Europe
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Mother Teresa
humanitarian
She was a globally renowned Catholic missionary of Albanian heritage and Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Local Delicacy
Tavë kosi
A classic Albanian baked dish of lamb and rice with yogurt.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Butrint
This UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site preserves important Greek and Roman ruins.
Agriculture & Produce
Wheat remains one of Albania's principal field crops and an important staple.
Olives are one of Albania's most important and iconic fruit crops, especially in the south.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The çifteli is one of the most iconic Albanian folk lutes, especially in northern traditions.
The one-string lahuta is closely tied to Albanian epic singing and heroic oral tradition.
Clarinet is prominent in southern Albanian folk ensembles and wedding music.
The frame drum def provides rhythmic support in Albanian folk and festive music.
Bagpipes known as gajde are used in Albanian rural and regional folk traditions.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Albanian dress (illustration)