ALBANIA

Facts at a Glance

Full country name: Republic of Albania

Area: 27,748 sq km (10,822 sq mi)

Population: 3.5 million

Capital city: Tirana (pop: 400,000)

People: Albanians, with Greek, Vlach, Macedonian and Gypsy minorities

Religion: Sunni Muslim (70%), Albanian Orthodox (20%), Roman Catholic (10%)

Government: Republic

More information on Albania: Lonely Planet • The World Factbook

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