After decades of Soviet
Style dictatorship and poverty, Albania
is opening up to tourism, though it is not
yet a well visited destination. Some of
the countries attractions include the Mediterranean
climate, mountains, forests and a wide range
of animal life including lynx, bears, golden
eagles and wolves. The sun shines warmly
from May onward, reaching its hottest in
July. The country is best visited in September,
when the days are long and warm. Independence
and Liberation Day is held on the 28th of
November.
Capital City: Tirana
Population: 3.5 million
Area: 28,000 sq km.
Geography: Albania is located in the
Southeast of Europe, between Greece and
Serbia and Montenegro. It borders the Adriatic
and Ionian Seas.
Getting There: You might have to pay an entry fee and exit fee
when visiting Albania. There are coaches to the
capital from Istanbul, Sofia, and Athens. Flights
are available to the main airport in Tirana from
many European cities.
