Overview
Albania is a country in Europe, with its capital at Tirana.
Key facts
| Country | Albania |
|---|---|
| Currency | ALL |
About the country
Albania is a country in Europe.
The capital city is Tirana.
Practical information
The currency is the ALL (Lek).
The main language spoken is Albanian.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Most international visitors arrive in Albania by air; use the Find flights link to search live fares to its main gateways.
Cities in Albania
Among the places worth a look in Albania are Tirana, Krujë, Fushë-Krujë, Durrës, Shkodër, Elbasan, Sarandë, Kukës, Korçë and Vlorë — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Albania usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Albania
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Getting around Albania
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.