Discover the natural beauty, historic towns and castles and amazing things to do in Albania before it’s the next hot European destination.
Albania
Albania is a country in southeastern Europe. Its capital city is Tirana. Albania has a population of around 2.8 million people. It became an independent country in 1912. Albania was once occupied by many empires including the Romans, Venetians, Ottoman Turks, and Greeks. It’s known for its unique culture and heritage.
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