Albania: flag, capital and facts
Albania is a country in Southern Europe (Europe). Its capital is Tirana. Population — 2,377,128. Area — 28,748 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Albania
A black double-headed eagle on bright red, looking two ways at once.
The capital of Albania — Tirana
Tirana is the capital of Albania. Tirana rhymes with 'banana' — the eagle in Tirana wakes up early.
Facts about Albania
- Official name
- Republic of Albania
- Capital
- Tirana
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 2,377,128
- Area
- 28,748 km²
- Currency
- ALL (L)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 41°, 20°
How to remember the name
The nameAlbania starts with 'all' — and its people call it the Land of the Eagles.
Did you know?
In Albania a nod can mean 'no' and a shake of the head can mean 'yes'.
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