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Albania and its Basic Details :

Attribute	Information
Name of the country	Albania
Capital	Tirana
Independence day	November 28, 1912
Major religions	Islam, Christianity
Currency	Albanian lek (ALL)
Continent	Europe
Top 5 Famous cities	Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë, Shkodër, Elbasan
Top 10 Famous persons	Mother Teresa, Ismail Kadare, Enver Hoxha, Skanderbeg, Edi Rama, Fan Noli, Fatos Nano, Sali Berisha, King Zog I, Bujar Nishani
Type of government	Unitary parliamentary constitutional republic
Main wars fought	Albanian Revolt of 1911-1912, World War I, Balkan Wars, World War II, Cold War Era
GDP	$15.27 billion (2020)
5 popular tourist places	1. Tirana, 2. Berat, 3. Gjirokastër, 4. Shkodra, 5. Butrint

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Geography of Albania:

Category	Information
Geography	Located in Southeast Europe
Area (sq. km)	Approximately 28,748 square kilometers
Population	Around 2.8 million people
5 Main Mountain Ranges	Dinaric Alps, Albanian Alps, Sharr Mountains, Ceraunian Mountains
5 Main Mountain Peaks	Mount Korab, Mount Dajti, Mount Shpirag, Mount Tomorr, Mount Çika
5 Main Rivers	Drin, Vjosa, Shkumbin, Mat, Buna
Main Lakes	Shkodra Lake, Ohrid Lake, Prespa Lakes
Deserts, Plateaus, Volcanoes	No major deserts, plateaus, or volcanoes
5 Main Crops and Vegetation	Wheat, corn, potatoes, olives, citrus fruits
Main Beaches	Ksamil Beach, Drymades Beach, Gjipe Beach
Neighboring Countries	Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Greece
Nearby Sea and Oceans	Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea
Length of Coastline	Approximately 476 kilometers
Top 5 Natural Resources	Petroleum, natural gas, coal, bauxite, copper

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Economy of Albania:

Category	Information
5 Major Industries	Agriculture, Energy, Mining, Textiles, Tourism
5 Main Revenue Sources	Agriculture, Energy, Tourism, Textiles, Remittances
Top 10 Companies	Banka Kombëtare Tregtare, Albtelecom, Kastrati Group, Intesa Sanpaolo Bank, …
Per Capita Income	Approximately $5,500 (as of 2021)
Top 5 Imports	Machinery, Mineral fuels, Vehicles, Pharmaceuticals, Plastics
Top 5 Exports	Clothing, Footwear, Minerals, Machinery, Pharmaceuticals
Total Gold Reserves	Estimated at around 3.2 metric tons (as of 2021)

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Defence Power of Albania :

Category	Information
Size of Defense Budget	Approximately $200 million (as of estimation)
Total Number of Army Personnel	Around 8,000-10,000 (approximation)
Total Number of Air Force Personnel	Approximately 2,000-2,500 (approximation)
Total Number of Navy Personnel	Roughly 1,500-2,000 (approximation)
Total Defense Imports	Estimated at $100 million (approximation)
Total Defense Exports	Estimated at $50 million (approximation)

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Cultural of Albania :

Category	Information
5 Main Festivals	Tirana Jazz Festival, Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival, Kala Festival, Berat’s Cherry Festival, Pogradec’s Beer Festival
5 Main Religious Places	Et’hem Bey Mosque, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Krujë Castle, Lead Mosque, St. Anthony Church
Main Arts and Dances	Iso-Polyphony, Albanian Folk Dance, Wood Carving, Rugs and Textiles, Icon Painting
Main Languages	Albanian (official), Greek, Italian, English
Famous Food and Cuisines	Byrek, Tavë Kosi, Fërgesë, Baklava, Qofte
5 UNESCO Protected Buildings	Gjirokastër Old Town, Butrint Archaeological Site, Berat Castle, Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastra, Royal Illyrian Tombs of Selcë

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Sports in Albania :

Category	Information
National Game	Football
Main Sports	Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Weightlifting
Top Athletes	Luiza Gega (Athletics), Majlinda Kelmendi (Judo), Eugert Zhupa (Cycling)
Top Sports Achievements	Majlinda Kelmendi winning gold in Judo at Rio 2016 Olympics, Albania’s national football team qualifying for Euro 2016

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Natural Habitat and wild life of Albania :

Category	Information
National Animal	Snow leopard
National Bird	Golden eagle
Main Forests	Llogara National Park, Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park, Fir of Hotova National Park
Main Recognized Natural Habitats	Valbona Valley National Park, Divjaka-Karavasta National Park, Prespa National Park

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Biggest in the Albania :

Category	Information
Biggest in the Country	Skanderbeg Square
Richest Man	Samir Mane (approximation)
Biggest Company	Telenor Albania, Albtelecom
Tallest Building	Twin Towers (Pyramid of Tirana)
Tallest Statue	Mother Albania statue, Dëshmorët e Kombit
Biggest Bridge	New Ura e Tabakëve Bridge
Tallest Mountain	Mount Korab
Longest River	Drin River
Biggest Forest	Llogara National Park, Shebenik-Jabllanice National Park, Fir of Hotova National Park
Biggest Lake	Lake Shkodër

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Brief History of Albania:

Ancient Albania:

Ancient Albania, also known as Illyria, was inhabited by the Illyrians, an ancient Indo-European tribe. It was conquered by the Roman Empire around 167 BC and became part of the Roman province of Illyricum. After the fall of the Roman Empire, it went through several periods of occupation by different empires.

Medieval Period:

During the medieval era, Albania was part of the Byzantine Empire. In the 11th century, it came under Norman rule, followed by the Serbian Empire and then the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. The Ottoman rule lasted for centuries, greatly influencing Albanian culture and society.

Modern Era:

Albania declared its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, forming the Principality of Albania. The country faced political instability and was occupied by Italy during World War II. After the war, Albania became a communist state under Enver Hoxha, isolating itself from the rest of the world.

Recent History:

Albania saw significant political and economic changes in the late 20th century. The fall of communism in 1991 led to a transition to a democratic system. The country experienced social and economic reforms, striving for integration into the European Union.

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