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Capital of Albania: Tirana — Facts & 5-Question Quiz

The capital of Albania is Tirana. Albania sits in Europe, has a population of 2,842,321, and uses the ALL. Official languages include Albanian.

Quick facts

  • Capital: Tirana
  • Continent: Europe
  • Population: ~2,842,321
  • Area: 28,748 km²
  • Population density: 98.9 people per km²
  • Official language: Albanian
  • Currency: ALL
  • ISO code: AL

How big is Albania?

By population, Albania ranks 136th in the world, holding roughly 0.04% of all people on Earth. By land area it ranks 141st.

Those two numbers rarely match, and the gap between them is the interesting part. Albania has 98.9 people per square kilometre, which is somewhat above the world average of 59.4. It is more crowded than its size alone would suggest.

Within Europe, Albania is the 30th most populous country of 46.

Countries of a similar size

The two countries closest to Albania in population are Jamaica (2,827,377) and Armenia (2,780,469).

By land area, its closest counterparts are Solomon Islands (28,896 km²) and Equatorial Guinea (28,051 km²).

Comparisons like these are worth more than raw figures when you are trying to remember them. A number on its own is hard to hold; a number next to a country you already have a feel for is much easier.

Language and currency

Albanian is spoken officially in 2 countries in this dataset, including Kosovo.

Albania uses the ALL, and it is the only country that does, which makes the currency name a reliable one-to-one clue.

How to remember Albania

Tirana sits in the middle of the country, a short drive from the coast. Albanians call their country Shqipëria, often explained as 'land of the eagles', which matches the black eagle on the flag.

The flag of Albania: red and black

🇦🇱 The flag is a red flag with a black double-headed eagle in the centre. The double-headed eagle is linked to Skanderbeg, the 15th-century national hero who led Albanians against the Ottoman Empire.

Region and neighbours

Albania is a country in southeastern Europe on the western side of the Balkan Peninsula, facing Italy across the Adriatic and Ionian seas. It shares land borders with 4 countries: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.

Three facts about Albania

  1. In Albanian the country is called Shqipëria.
  2. Albanian is its own separate branch of the Indo-European language family, with no close relatives.
  3. The ancient city of Butrint, near the southern coast, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sources: Wikipedia: Albania, Wikipedia: Flag of Albania, Wikipedia: Tirana, CIA World Factbook.

Quiz yourself on Albania

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Albania in Europe

The largest countries by population sharing this continent are Russia, Germany, United Kingdom and France.

If you are learning capitals region by region — far more effective than working alphabetically — Europe is the block Albania belongs to, and its neighbours are the ones worth learning alongside it.

Try the Country to Capital Quiz, or the harder reverse direction. There is also a full country profile for Albania.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Albania?

The capital of Albania is Tirana.

What is the population of Albania?

About 2,842,321, making it the 136th most populous country in the world.

How big is Albania?

28,748 square kilometres, ranking 141st by land area, at a density of 98.9 people per square kilometre.

What currency does Albania use?

The ALL, which no other country uses.

What are the colours of the Albania flag?

The flag of Albania is a red flag with a black double-headed eagle in the centre. The double-headed eagle is linked to Skanderbeg, the 15th-century national hero who led Albanians against the Ottoman Empire.

Which countries border Albania?

Albania shares land borders with Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.

How can I remember the capital of Albania?

Tirana sits in the middle of the country, a short drive from the coast. Albanians call their country Shqipëria, often explained as 'land of the eagles', which matches the black eagle on the flag.

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