Largest Cities in Albania
Facts about Albania
Official languages: Albanian, Modern Greek
Capital: Tirana
Area: 28,748 km²
Population: 3.0 million residents
Population density: 103.90 residents per km²
Currency: ALL
Internet TLD: .al
ISO codes: AL, ALB, 8
The telephone code for Albania is +355
Flag of Albania
The Albanian flag is composed of a red sheet on which a black double-headed eagle is depicted. The flag was adopted in 1912, when Albania gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. The origin of the flag is associated with the national hero Skanderbeger (originally George Kastrioti), who lived in the fifteenth century and was a general of the Turkish army. However, Skanderbeger left the Turkish army and returned home to Albania to raise a double-headed eagle flag over his father’s castle in Kruje, saying: “I did not bring you freedom. I found it here, among you.” After his return, Skanderbeg managed to unite Albania and defend it from Turkish raids.
Albania is a country in Southeast Europe. See Albania Location on World Map. Untouched nature and varied landscapes characterize large parts of Albania. It is home to unique species of fauna and flora, which makes Albania one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe based on its size. With its interesting culture and Mediterranean climate, Albania has further prerequisites for developing various types of tourism.
Biggest Cities of Albania by Population
| # | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | Tirana, Albania | 374,912 | 41.3275 | 19.8189 |
| 2 | Durres, Albania | 122,145 | 41.3236 | 19.4547 |
| 3 | Elbasan, Albania | 101,014 | 41.1125 | 20.0822 |
| 4 | Vlore, Albania | 89,657 | 40.4686 | 19.4832 |
| 5 | Shkoder, Albania | 88,356 | 42.0683 | 19.5126 |
| 6 | Pogradec, Albania | 61,641 | 40.9025 | 20.6525 |
| 7 | Fier-Cifci, Albania | 61,106 | 40.7167 | 19.5667 |
| 8 | Patos, Albania | 60,111 | 40.6833 | 19.6194 |
| 9 | Korce, Albania | 58,370 | 40.6186 | 20.7808 |
| 10 | Fier, Albania | 56,408 | 40.7239 | 19.5561 |
| 11 | Berat, Albania | 46,977 | 40.7058 | 19.9522 |
| 12 | Lushnje, Albania | 41,580 | 40.9419 | 19.705 |
| 13 | Kavaje, Albania | 29,465 | 41.1856 | 19.5569 |
| 14 | Lac, Albania | 24,936 | 41.6356 | 19.7131 |
| 15 | Gjirokaster, Albania | 23,548 | 40.0758 | 20.1389 |
| 16 | Patos Fshat, Albania | 22,790 | 40.6428 | 19.6508 |
| 17 | Kruje, Albania | 21,397 | 41.5092 | 19.7928 |
| 18 | Lezhe, Albania | 18,806 | 41.7836 | 19.6436 |
| 19 | Kucove, Albania | 18,277 | 40.8003 | 19.9167 |
| 20 | Kukes, Albania | 17,943 | 42.0769 | 20.4219 |
| 21 | Burrel, Albania | 15,516 | 41.6103 | 20.0089 |
| 22 | Sarande, Albania | 15,258 | 39.8753 | 20.0048 |
| 23 | Peshkopi, Albania | 14,959 | 41.685 | 20.4289 |
| 24 | Cerrik, Albania | 14,380 | 41.0317 | 19.9758 |
| 25 | Shijak, Albania | 14,249 | 41.3456 | 19.5672 |
| 26 | Corovode, Albania | 14,157 | 40.5042 | 20.2272 |
| 27 | Librazhd-Qender, Albania | 12,802 | 41.1969 | 20.3356 |
| 28 | Tepelene, Albania | 12,066 | 40.2958 | 20.0192 |
| 29 | Gramsh, Albania | 11,667 | 40.8697 | 20.1844 |
| 30 | Bulqize, Albania | 11,323 | 41.4917 | 20.2219 |
| 31 | Kamez, Albania | 11,137 | 41.3817 | 19.7603 |
| 32 | Permet, Albania | 10,797 | 40.2336 | 20.3517 |
| 33 | Polican, Albania | 10,774 | 40.6122 | 20.0981 |
| 34 | Fushe-Kruje, Albania | 10,569 | 41.4783 | 19.7178 |
| 35 | Ballsh, Albania | 10,472 | 40.5989 | 19.7347 |
| 36 | Rreshen, Albania | 10,175 | 41.7675 | 19.8756 |
| 37 | Mamurras, Albania | 8,393 | 41.5775 | 19.6922 |
| 38 | Erseke, Albania | 8,001 | 40.3378 | 20.6789 |
| 39 | Peqin, Albania | 7,624 | 41.0461 | 19.7511 |
| 40 | Bilisht, Albania | 7,225 | 40.6275 | 20.99 |
| 41 | Selenice, Albania | 7,023 | 40.5306 | 19.6358 |
| 42 | Roskovec, Albania | 6,768 | 40.7375 | 19.7022 |
| 43 | Puke, Albania | 6,606 | 42.0444 | 19.8997 |
| 44 | Rrogozhine, Albania | 5,731 | 41.0764 | 19.6653 |
Albania: Tirana
According to Abbreviation Finder, there are many contrasts in the Albanian capital – Tirana. Here you will find magnificent buildings, some from socialist times (compare history and politics ), as well as simple huts. Traditional donkey carriages trot along the streets alongside the latest luxury limousines. Business people sped into high-rise buildings, while poor families drag the market purchases into their mud huts.
In the capital of Albania, one can clearly see that the country is on the one hand on the upswing, on the other hand some are falling behind and parts of the country are sinking into poverty.