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Saranda, Albania

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Albania Travel Guide

Key Facts
Area: 

28,748 sq km (11,100 sq miles).

Population: 

3.6 million (2008 estimate).

Population density: 

126 per sq km.

Capital: 

Tirana. Population: 602,000 (2008).

Government: 

Parliamentary republic, under a constitution passed in 1998.

Head of state: 

President Bamir Topi since 2007.

Head of government: 

Prime Minister Sali Berisha since 2005.

Electricity: 

220 volts AC, 50Hz.

Friendly, tolerant people, fascinating Ottoman cities teeming with history, magnificent mountain scenery and charming villages: Albania is a varied destination offering many pleasures. Hikers will love the Albanian Alps or the Tomorri massif, whilst cyclists will find a network of ancient tracks criss-crossing the country. Archaeology buffs can spend hours in the complex sites of Butrint and Byllis, history-lovers have plenty of ancient castles, Ottoman fortresses and the museum cities of Berati and Gjirokastra to explore, and art connoisseurs should visit the little-known medieval churches, with their beautiful frescoes, and the icon collections in Tirana, Korça and Berati.

At the end of a full day's exploration, enjoy menus boasting delicious seafood, mountain lamb, organic fruit and vegetables and, of course, excellent Albanian wine.