Albania
Albania wins the award for the country with the best hospitality. No matter which city, hotel, or driver we encountered, we were welcomed by the nicest people. It’s worth a visit for that alone, but the beauty is truly unbeatable!
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Albania Facts:
Capital: Tirana
Language: Albanian
Monetary Unit: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Population: 2.85 Million
Total Area: 11,100 Square Miles
National Parks: 14
Type of Electrical Plug: Type F
Best Time to Visit Albania
We have linked a great website to this button showing the weather for this location by the month. Click below to be taken to Weather-and-Climate.com.
Our Visit
We loved our time in Albania! As we visited cities throughout the country, from Tirana to Berat to the beaches near Durrës and then to Skhodër, we saw the Albanian flag flown with pride. We had seen this flag while in Kosovo, as most Kosovars are Albanian. One evening, we stopped for dinner and ordered a Coca-Cola; our waiter, who spoke limited English, came, popped the top, and placed it gently on the table, turning it so we could get the perfect view, and then pointed to the flag. He was very proud, and we found the experience charming.
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