Albania

Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. It borders Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. To the west, Albania has a coastline on the Adriatic Sea and to the southwest on the Ionian Sea. The capital is Tirana. Albania is known for its geographical diversity, which includes mountains, hills, and a picturesque coastline. Albanian culture is a unique mix of Balkan, Mediterranean, and Ottoman influences, with a rich and complex history. The country is famous for its archaeological sites, such as Butrint, and its historic towns, like Gjirokastër and Berat. Albania's economy is growing, with an emphasis on tourism, agriculture, and services. Albania is a member of NATO and is seeking to join the European Union. Population of Albania from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 2.87 million inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 2.86 million inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 2.84 million inhabitants. Capital (Tirana): Population in 2020: About 418,495 inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate and may not be up-to-date) Tirana: ~418,495 Durrës: ~175,110 Vlorë: ~130,827 Shkodër: ~120,655 Fier: ~85,845 Korçë: ~75,994 Elbasan: ~77,075 Gjirokastër: ~25,301 Berat: ~36,496 Lushnjë: ~31,105 List of Regions: Albania is divided into 12 counties (qarqe): Berat, Dibër, Durrës, Elbasan, Fier, Gjirokastër, Korçë, Kukës, Lezhë, Shkodër, Tiranë, Vlorë. GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 13,040 million Euros. 2019: About 13,600 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 743 million Euros. 2019: About 900 million Euros. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 69.9%. 2019: About 66.3%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About 12.3%. 2019: About 11.5%. 2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)