The best month to visit is September, when it's still warm, the days are long and the fruit and vegetables are in good supply. The sun shines longest from May to September, and July is the warmest mon
April 28, 2006 (Press Release) --
Destination Facts
Full country name: Republic of Albania
Area: 27,748 sq km (10,822 sq mi)
Population: 3.5 million
Capital city: Tirana (pop: 400,000)
People: Albanians, with Greek, Vlach, Macedonian and Gypsy minorities
Religion: Sunni Muslim (70%), Albanian Orthodox (20%), Roman Catholic (10%)
Government: Republic
Head of State: President Alfred Moisiu, Prime Minister Fatos Nano
Economy Facts
GDP: US$2.9 billion
GDP per head: US$863
Inflation: 40%
Major industries: Cement, chemicals, food processing, hydropower, mining, oil, textiles and clothing, timber
Major trading partners: Italy, Greece, Germany, Belgium, USA., Bulgaria, Turkey, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Member of EU: no
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Citizens of the EU, Australia, the USA, Canada and several other countries don't need a visa. Those who do can get them at the border, for a price equivalent to what an Albanian would pay for a visa for their countries.
Health risks: Diarrhoea; service at state run hospitals is not great
Time: GMT/UTC + 1 hour
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
The best month to visit is September, when it's still warm, the days are long and the fruit and vegetables are in good supply. The sun shines longest from May to September, and July is the warmest month, but even April and October can be pleasant.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
Full country name: Republic of Albania
Area: 27,748 sq km (10,822 sq mi)
Population: 3.5 million
Capital city: Tirana (pop: 400,000)
People: Albanians, with Greek, Vlach, Macedonian and Gypsy minorities
Religion: Sunni Muslim (70%), Albanian Orthodox (20%), Roman Catholic (10%)
Government: Republic
Head of State: President Alfred Moisiu, Prime Minister Fatos Nano
Economy Facts
GDP: US$2.9 billion
GDP per head: US$863
Inflation: 40%
Major industries: Cement, chemicals, food processing, hydropower, mining, oil, textiles and clothing, timber
Major trading partners: Italy, Greece, Germany, Belgium, USA., Bulgaria, Turkey, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Member of EU: no
Facts for the Traveller
Visas: Citizens of the EU, Australia, the USA, Canada and several other countries don't need a visa. Those who do can get them at the border, for a price equivalent to what an Albanian would pay for a visa for their countries.
Health risks: Diarrhoea; service at state run hospitals is not great
Time: GMT/UTC + 1 hour
Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
The best month to visit is September, when it's still warm, the days are long and the fruit and vegetables are in good supply. The sun shines longest from May to September, and July is the warmest month, but even April and October can be pleasant.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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