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Albania has a total area of 28,750 square kilometers. Its coastline is 362 kilometres long and stretches on the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea. The lowlands of the west face the Adriatic Sea. 70% of the country is mountainous and often inaccessible. The highest mountain is Korab situated in the district of Dibra, reaching up to 2,753 metres. The country has a continental climate at its high altitude regions with cold winters and hot summers. Besides the capital city of Tirana, the principal cities are Durrės, Elbasan, Shkodėr, Gjirokastėr, Vlorė, Korēė and Kukės. Recent administrations have improved the country's infrastructure and opened competition in seaports, railroads, telecommunications, electricity generation, natural gas distribution and airports. Tourism in Albania is a large industry and is growing rapidly. Notable attractions include the ancient sites of Apollonia, Butrinti, and Krujė. Albania's coastline is popular due to its relatively unspoiled nature and its beaches. | General Information Location: Europe
Local Time: From 30 Mar 08 to 26 Oct 08 GMT +2
From 26 Oct 08 to 29 Mar 09 GMT +1
From 29 Mar 09 to 25 Oct 09 GMT +2
Capital City: Tirana
Population:
Area: square km, square miles.
Language(s): Albanian
Dialling Code: 355
Emergency: Police: 19. Fire: 17. Ambulance: 22235
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the left. International or national licence required
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Lek (ALL 1 = 100 Qindarka)
Notes: ALL: 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 5,000
Coins: ALL: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Major credit cards (ie American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard & Mastercard) and travellers cheques are accepted by banks and large tourist hotels Opening Hours
Bank: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Office: 0800-1600 Mon-Fri
Shops: 0800-1200 & 1500-1900 Public Holidays
2008
Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 24 Easter Monday, May 1 May Day, Oct 2 Lesser Bairam, Nov 28 Independence Day and Liberation Day, Dec 9 Greater Bairam, Dec 25 Christmas Day
Business/Social Hints: Some executives speak a second language. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head up and down may indicate "no", and a side-to-side movement "yes" Tipping:
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Exempt infants under 1 year. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, TB*, tetanus, tick-borne encephalitis*, typhoid*
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: | AirportsTirana Rinas (TIA)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports of all visitors must be valid for at least 6 months beyond date of entry Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Albania
a) Nationals of Czech Republic
2) Nationals of the following countries upon payment of an entry fee EUR 10 upon arrival & provided holding sufficient funds for length of stay:
a) Nationals of United Kingdom
b) Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland Rep, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vatican City, Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country by the same aircraft or first available connection & not leaving the airport (except stateless persons) Exit PermitsSpecial Notes | ClimateThe climate on the coast is Mediterranean with warm, sunny summers & mild, wet winters. The warm Sirocco wind brings muggy, sticky weather in autumn. Inland the climate is governed by altitude & winters are cold with frequent snow. Rainfall is fairly evenly spread throughout the year although heaviest in Nov-Dec ClothingLight clothes for summer, plus warmer wear for trips to mountain areas. Warm clothes & rainwear for winter & thermals for trips to mountain areas Charts for Tirana | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 12 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 14 | | Min Temp (C) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 5 | | Humidity am (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 74 | 72 | 75 | 82 | 85 | 86 | 83 | | Humidity pm (%) | 58 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 49 | 42 | 39 | 45 | 59 | 63 | 63 | | Rainfall (mm) | 135 | 152 | 128 | 117 | 122 | 86 | 32 | 32 | 60 | 105 | 211 | 173 |
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RepresentativeEmbassy
Embassy of Albania
2nd Floor, 24 Buckingham Gate
London, SW1E 6LB
tel: +44 20 7828 8897
fax: +44 20 7828 8869
e-mail: amblonder@hotmail.com |
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