Recently, thousands of Albanians have flooded the streets of its capital Tirana, demanding the cancellation of a $1.6-billion luxury project planned for its Adriatic coast.
About Albania:
Location: It is located in the south eastern region of the European continent.
Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 4 Nations: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.
Maritime Borders: It is bounded by the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian Sea.
Capital City: Tirana
Geographical Features of Albania:
Climate: It has coastal Mediterranean climate in the western regions and a continental climate in the east.
Major Mountain Ranges: Albanian Alps, the Korab and Pindus Mountains.
Highest Point: Mount Korab
Major River: Drin
Lakes: Shkodra (shared with Montenegro), Ohrid and Prespa (both shared with Macedonia).
Strait: Otranto (which connects Adriatic Sea with Ionian Sea).
Natural Resources: It consists of petroleum, natural-gas deposits, coal reserves and a diverse spectrum of metals, most notably, chromite.
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