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Tirana: the capital city of Albania

The city of Tirana is the capital of Albania. This city is located over a hundred meters above the sea level. The city occupies the Ishem River Valley, and is surrounded by hill ranges to the east, west and north. This in addition to being the capital of the country is also the largest urban […]

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When to go to Albania: the climate of Albania

When to go to Albania: The climate of Albania can be divided into two climatic areas, along the narrow coastal strip there is a Mediterranean-type climate, proceeding inland and with increasing altitude the climatic conditions vary considerably, in these areas, which then represent most of the country’s territory, there is a type of continental climate. […]

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Albania: the geography and history of a small nation

Albania is a small nation located along the coasts of the Adriatic Sea, to the north, and the Ionian Sea, to the south. Separated from the Italian coasts by the channel of Otranto, the country borders to the north with Montenegro, to the north-east with the Serbia, to the east with Macedonia, and to the […]

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Tourist attractions of Albania: what to see in Albania

Albania is a mountainous and harsh land located in the heart of the Mediterranean between the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. The country has seen an important tourist development in recent years, even if it is still an undeveloped and little traveled destination. From the historical point of view, Albania has experienced over the […]

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Tirana: the capital and the largest city of Albania

Tirana is the capital of Albania, the city is located about 110 meters above sea level, along the valley of the Ishem river. The city is located between Dajti Mountain to the east, the Krraba and Sauk hills to the south, Vaqarr and Yzberisht hills to the west and Kamza hills to the north. Tirana […]

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The climate of Albania: when to go to Albania

The climate of Albania is Mediterranean along the coast, with hot and dry summers and mild and rainy winters. While in the interior of the country the climate is continental. Finally, the climate is alpine mountain climate on the highest peaks, where rainfall is more abundant. Along the coast, the average temperatures in July and […]

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Albania: a country with a rugged and mountainous territory

Albania (Republika e Shqipèrisè) is a parliamentary republic of the southwestern Balkans. The capital is Tirana. The main cities, besides the capital, are Shkoder, Durres, Vlora, Elbasan and Gjirokaster. Albania is bordered by Serbia and Montenegro in the north, with the Republic of Macedonia in the north-east, with Greece in the south-east. The country faces […]