Albania Population: 3,544,808 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Tirana [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Albania
Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapidated infrastructure, powerful organized crime networks with links to high government officials, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged parliamentary elections in 2001 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but identified serious deficiencies. Some of these were addressed through reforms in the Albanian electoral code prior to the nationwide municipal elections in 2003.

The Albanian Flag Red with a black two-headed eagle in the center.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Albania. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 0.51% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 74.37 yrs - Male     • 80.02 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 255,000 (2003) Televisions:     • 405,000 (1997) Radios:     • 810,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .al Did you know ... People from Albania are called Albanians