Developing Albania: A Tourist's Note

Албания находится на побережье Адриатики на Балканском полуострове. Ближайшие соседи – Черногория, Греция и Македония. Ландшафт страны пересечен громадинами гор (самая высокая – Кораб 2,573 тыс. м). Албания относится к странам «третьего мира», считается слаборазвитой и бедной. Постепенно и в нее приходит прогресс, рыночные отношения и туризм.

Short Synopsis

Albania is a republic where part of the population speaks Albanian and the other part speaks Greek. The inhabitants practice different religions, Islam prevails. But there are Orthodox (1/5th) and 10% of the believers are Catholics.

The unit of currency is lek.

The capital is Tirana with a population of 350,000 people. In addition to the capital, there are several other major cities: Elbasan, Durres, Vlore, Shkoder, Kruja, Berat, etc.

Один из городов – Бутринт приравнен к античным объектам и находится под охраной «ЮНЕСКО». В Берате сосредоточены все наиболее значимые музейные ценности страны.

Approximately 40% areas of the country are covered by forests. The extraction of natural gas, oil, coal, iron ore and other minerals is developed. The unemployed in Albania are about 15% of able-bodied population. There is no demographic crisis in the country. There are two children for every average woman. Albanians live an average of 80 years.

Tourists to Note

Albania has mild winters and very warm summers. Natural disasters periodically occur in the country: drought, tsunami (southwest coast of the Adriatic Sea), earthquakes and floods.

In May, Albania celebrates the Mussel Festival, which symbolizes the beginning of the tourist season. The Albanian government pays great attention to the development of infrastructure in order to attract many tourists. Many cities can be proud of their archaeological and historical artifacts, the cultural heritage of their ancestors.

The beach season begins in May and lasts until October. Sea water temperature reaches +25-27 ° C at the height of the season. The Mediterranean mild climate is beneficial for asthmatics and persons suffering from vascular diseases.

An important detail: if an Albanian nods his head, it means he disagrees. Many tourists from Russia cannot get used to this for a long time.