Albania - 阿尔巴尼亚

Republic of AlbaniaIs one located atEuropeSoutheast,BalkansA country in the southwest. Albania is separated from the Adriatic Sea and the Otranto Strait to the westItalyFacing each other, on the south sideGreeceBorder to the eastMacedonia, Northeast isSerbia，Kosovo, NorthboundMontenegro. capitalTirana, And its international code is AL. Albania is one of the least developed and low-income countries in Europe, but it has improved significantly in recent years.

The Albanian flag is painted with a black two-headed eagle, along with the seal of Skanderbeg, the leader who resisted the Ottoman Empire since the 15th century. Therefore, the eagle is the symbol of the national hero Skander, so Albania also has the country of mountain eagles. say.

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Although polls show that the vast majority of people in Albania are Muslim descendants (55-65%), about 35% of Albanians are agnostic; 22% are atheists; 19% are Muslims; 15% are orthodox ; 8% are Catholics and 1% are other religions. "Mixed" marriages are very common.

Traditional Albanian culture respects the roles and characters of guests. In return for this honor, guests should respect it. Albanians like to wander the city streets, drink coffee, and the younger generation participate in nightlife activities such as hanging out in cafes and dancing.

According to European standards, Albania is a relatively poor country.

The name Albania means the country of eagles.

history

In 1190, a feudal duchy was established. It was ruled by Turkey for nearly 500 years in 1415. Independence was declared on November 28, 1912. In July 1913, the London Conference of British Ambassadors recognized Albania's independence. In the First World War, it was occupied by the forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Third French Republic. The Republic was established in 1925. In 1928, it was changed to a monarchy, and Suogu became king until the invasion of the Kingdom of Italy in April 1939. During the Second World War, it was successively occupied by the Kingdom of Italy and Nazi Germany, and the whole country was liberated on November 29, 1944. The People's Republic of Albania was established on January 11, 1946, and was renamed the Socialist People's Republic of Albania in 1976. In 1991 it was renamed the Republic of Albania.

Holiday

• January 1st: new Year
• March 7: Teachers' Day
• March 14: Summer festival
• October 19: Mother Teresa Day
• November 28: independence Day
• November 29: Liberation day
• December 8: Youth Day
• December 25: Christmas

area

city

• 41.3319.821 Tirana(Tiranë)-the capital; woods and mountains surround the city.
• 41.112520.0822222222222 Elbasan -A poor and charming large-scale industrial city full of vitality.
• 40.70493919.9496733 Berat — As one of the oldest towns in Albania, it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Due to its unique Ottoman/Albanian architecture, Berat has always been known as the "1001 Window City". There is a well-preserved castle, and residents still live within its castle walls.
• 40.71666666666719.554 Ferri — A lively coastal city, only about 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the ruins of the ancient Illyrian city of Apollonia.
• 40.07638820.136295 Gjirokast — Another UNESCO city in the south, famous for its unique Ottoman architecture. There is a big castle on the hill in the center of the city. Military museums and art galleries are now located there. Gjirokast is also the birthplace of former communist leader Enver Hoxha and the internationally renowned Albanian writer Ismael Kadalay, whose home is now a museum.
• 40.61666666666720.7666666666676 Korca (Korça)-Located in southeastern Albania, a few miles from the Greek border, this city is full of life in the summer. You can hike to the top of the beautiful Moravia hills and admire the city and its surrounding landscape. Don't miss the one-week Korca Brewery (famous all over Albania) Oktoberfest in August every year!
• 41.51777777777819.7977777777787 Cruia (Krujë)-the ancient city of the national hero Skanderbeg. Composed of beautiful mountains; Skanderbeg’s castle is now a museum.
• 42.06666666666719.58 Shkoder — The largest town in northern Albania. Shkodra is considered the capital of Albanian culture.
• 40.4519.4833333333339 Vlora — A lively seaside city with beautiful beaches in the south of the town. Passenger ferries to and from Italy stop here.

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arrival

aviation

TiranaThe "Mother Teresa" International Airport is only 15 minutes away from the city. It is served by many well-known airlines, such asU.Kairline,Italyairline,Lufthansaairline,Austriaairline,TurkeyAirlines and low-cost airlines Eurowings and Belle Air. Large modern terminal building and tourist information center.

You can use MerrTaxi Tirana 24/7 to book a taxi online at a cost of 10,99 Euros. The national toll-free number for calling a taxi is 0800 5555. The international number for calling a taxi is 355 67400 6610.

There are also many 24/7 taxis at the airport exit that can take you to the city. The taxi fare to the city center is 11 to 15 euros (1500-2000 lek). There are taxi fares elsewhere.

The bus between the airport and Skanderbeg Square runs every hour and is called Rinas Express. The one-way fare is 250 leks and it takes only one hour from the airport and Skanderbeg Square. It runs from 8 am to 7 pm. This trip takes about 25-30 minutes. Come out from the airport exit door, walk through the parking lot, pass the taxi trolley, and find the bus stop. At Swanderbeg Square, the bus stop is located near the northwest corner, close to other bus stops. The bus is not only on time, sometimes even early, so plan to arrive a few minutes earlier. Don't be intimidated by the signs on the Skanderbeg Square site that do not mention "airport" or any changes. "Rinas" means the bus goes to the airport. If in doubt, ask the locals, they will be happy to point you to the correct bus.

Another cheap and convenient way to reach the Albanian seaside in southern Albania is to land on Corfu and take the hydrofoil to Sarandë.

railway

It is not possible to enter or leave Albania by train.

However, there are some trains operating within the country. Although the service is limited, the price is cheap. Due to the closure of the only railway station in the capital, there is no railway station directly serving Tirana. You can go to the refurbished Kashar Railway Station, 10 kilometers west of the capital.

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Language

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Activity

Shopping

Overhead

diet

Nightlife

stay

The more well-known large hotel in downtown Tirana is the Tirana International Hotel on the north side of Skanderbeg Square, which was the largest state-owned hotel in the country during the Soviet era; other high-end hotels have also sprung up recently. . There are also many small and medium-sized hostels around the square, which can be easily searched and booked online.

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Work

Safety

The level of public security in Albania is quite good, and there are few cases of theft and robbery even in the middle of the night. However, it is common for children to beg on the street, but compared with armed robbery in Western Europe, it usually does not pose an immediate threat to personal safety. It is recommended to pass quickly with a normal heart.

Medical treatment

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communication

You can buy a local prepaid SIM card at Vodafone or ALBtelecom, and the price starts from about 600 Lek. You need to provide a passport to purchase a prepaid SIM card.