Albania, with Tirana as its capital and most important city, is home to 2.8 million souls in a territory of 28,748 km². Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, Albania has a rich history and culture. Its official language is Albanian, and its currency is the Albanian lek. The Muslim religion predominates, with Orthodox and Catholic minorities. It is an official candidate for accession to the European Union.
With a population density of 97 inhabitants per km², the population is concentrated in cities such as Tirana, Durrës, Vlorë and Shkodër. It has a beautiful coastline on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The ethnic majority is Albanian, with Greek, Gypsy and Aromunian minorities.
Official statistics say that 7.1% of Albanian women married a foreigner. The most common countries of origin are: Italy, Greece, Germany, the United Kingdom and Turkey.
For their part, Albanian women prefer to emigrate to: Italy, Greece, Germany, Turkey and the United States. The main reasons are the search for better economic opportunities and a better standard of living.
The swaying anatomies swarm around us, the streets of Albania are a true feast for the eyes.
These days the main concerns of Albanians are: the economy, corruption, unemployment, organized crime and the future within the European Union.
As for Albania's friendly countries, they are: Italy, Greece, Turkey, the United States and the countries of the former Yugoslavia. As for enemies, there is no defined enemy, but relations with Serbia can be tense due to the situation in the Serbian territory of Kosovo.
Albania finds itself in a complex geopolitical situation. It is an official candidate for accession to the European Union, but has to address some challenges such as corruption and organized crime.
Albania's economy is in transition, with moderate growth in recent years. Unemployment remains a major problem.
Regarding immigration, 2.2% of the workforce in 2023 is made up of foreign workers, mainly from: Greece, Italy, Turkey, North Macedonia and Kosovo.
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