Key Facts about Albania

Key Facts about Albania

• Location: Albania is located in the southeastern region of the European continent, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. 
• Bordering nations: It is bordered by 4 Nations: by Montenegro in the northwest; by Kosovo in the northeast; by North Macedonia in the east; and by Greece in the south and southeast. 
  • Maritime borders: It shares its maritime borders with Italy, Greece and Montenegro.
• Bordering sea: It is bounded by the Adriatic Sea in the west and the Ionian Sea in the southwest. 
• Capital: Tirana is the capital of Albania.
• Terrain: Its landscape ranges from snow-capped mountains to warm and sunny coastal areas along the Ionian and Adriatic seas.
  • The land rises from the broad, swampy Adriatic coastal plain into hills and mountains, which cover about 70% of Albania’s area.
• Mountain ranges: Major mountain ranges of Albania are the Albanian Alps and the Korab and Pindus Mountains. 
• Highest point: The highest point is Mt. Karabit in the Korab Mountains at 9,066 ft (2,764 m). 
  • The mountain is located on Albania’s border with North Macedonia. 
• River: Several important rivers, including the Drin and Vlorë, flow from the mountains toward the Adriatic Sea.
• Lakes: It has three major lakes: Lake Shkodra (shared with Montenegro) and Lakes Ohrid and Prespa (shared with North Macedonia).
  • Lake Ohrid is the deepest lake in the Balkans, reaching a depth of 284 m (935 ft).