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Albania

Albania

Area: about 28.74 thousand square kilometers. km.
Capital: Tirana
Time: Moscow: -2 hours


Geography:

The Republic of Albania - the state in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula, on the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Strait of Otranto separates Albania from Italy. In the north and east it borders with Kosovo, Montenegro, Macedonia, on the south-east - with Greece.

Most of the country is mountainous and elevated topography, with deep, fertile valleys. Throughout the country there are several large lakes.

State system:

The political system - democratic republic. Head of state - the president. Head of Government - Prime Minister. The highest legislative body - the parliament (unicameral National Assembly).

Airports in the country and time of flight: Tirana

Weather:

The subtropical Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average July temperature - from +24 C to +28 C, in January - 4 C in the north and up to 7 C in the south, the temperature strongly depends on the height above sea level.

Precipitation (600-800 mm. Per year) falls mainly in autumn and spring. In mountainous areas the climate is colder (cold down to -20 C), annual precipitation increases from 900-1200 mm. on the east, up to 2000-2600 mm. and more on the windward western slopes of the mountains. At altitudes over 1000 meters in mountainous areas snow cover lasts for several months.

Best time to visit the country - September. The warm season lasts from May to September (July - the warmest month, up to +38 C), but even in April and October weather can be quite favorable.

Language:
Official language: Albanian

There are two groups of Albanian dialects - gegsky tosksky the north and the south. The basis of the official language of Albania laid tosksky dialect spoken by the majority of the population.

Many people understand Greek, Italian and some Slavic languages.

Religion:

Albania - the only European country with a Muslim majority. Sunni Muslim (70%), Christians (Greek Orthodox Church - 20%, Roman Catholics - 10%) and representatives of other faiths.

Currency:

International name: ALL

A lek is 100 kindarkam. In circulation are banknotes of 100, 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 lek various modifications, as well as coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 leks. There are identical bills at par three different editions, which differ from each other in appearance.

States dollars and euros are freely circulate alongside national currencies.

Do I need a visa to travel: Yes

Customs restrictions:

Import and export of foreign currency is not legally restricted, the currency in an amount exceeding $ 2500 must be declared upon entry. Allowed to export previously imported foreign currencies during the year, a national - not more than 3000 lek.

Strictly forbidden to bring weapons, pornographic materials and drugs, although in violation of these rules customs authorities are often “look the other way.”

The export of antiquities, including rocks from archaeological excavations, is prohibited. Allowed to freely export of copies of ancient works, which are sold everywhere.

Representation in Russia:

Embassy
Address: Moscow, St. Mytnaya., 3, kv. 8
phone: 230-77-32
fax: 230-76-35

Russia’s Mission:

Consulate General
Address: Tirana, Azim Zeneli str., 5, Tirana, Albania
Phone: (8-10-355-42), 305-44, 342-18
fax: (8-10-355-42) 322-53

Line voltage: 220V

Tips:

All gratuities (10%) and other fringe benefits are best left after the service, if it was acceptable in quality. But to deny staff tipping is not necessary - many of them working for meager wages, receiving the main income is from tips.

In restaurants, tips are usually given directly into the hands of a waiter, after payment of the bill, and not left on the table. In the taxi easier to just round up the amount of the large party.

Cuisine:

Historical and geographical features, ease of coastline, exceptional climate, multiple interactions with the neighboring nations have had a significant impact on the richness and diversity of the Albanian cuisine. Thus, in high esteem by Albanian dishes from fish and seafood, many of which owe their existence of ancient Greece, ancient Rome.

Many dishes had been introduced by the Byzantines, Venetians, Arabs. As in neighboring Italy, here you can taste the risotto or brodetto of crabs. From the kitchen of the Yugoslav Albanians have borrowed dishes such as Ćevapčići, razhnichi, saw, many of moussaka.

Warm climate in Albania in large numbers grow corn, which is used as a boiled or canned form for making a variety of dishes. In addition, corn flour to get the national dish “Celje”.

In the highlands of Albania has long been involved in breeding sheep. Used for food not only meat, but also sheep milk, which has medicinal properties. His ferment is added to various dishes, prepared from the famous cheese.

Unfortunately, after the Second World War the people of Albania are out of luck with the established there by the totalitarian communist regime, had in common with the communist regime in North Korea that led to economic backwardness of the country and the impoverishment of the population. But when the consequences of these difficulties will be finally overcome, combined with Kosovo, Albania has become one of the best resorts in the world.

Encyclopedia of Cookery.

Office hours:

Banks are open Monday to Friday, from 08.00 to 16.00.

National characteristics. Traditions:

Albanians - one of the few peoples of the world who have a habit to confirm the above does not nod his head, and swing from side to side. Negative gesture, respectively, looks like our “yes”, that is a nod of the head. In the capital and major cities are found not often, but everywhere in the province can deal with such behavior, which often leads to many misunderstandings between local people and tourists.

Safety:

You should always take safety measures against pickpockets, especially in areas of large concentrations of people or transport. It should be noted that there was still a crime, particularly theft, and therefore should be particularly careful, and do not demonstrate an open passport, currency, photo and video cameras, which are objects of high interest to local criminals.

At each corner of the tourist offer to buy mobile phones and SIM cards, watches and jewelry, small household appliances and electronics - such purchases should be avoided, since most of these goods stolen or counterfeit.

Country code: +355

Geographic domain name is the first level:. Al

Health:

The level of medicine in Albania is low. Continuing shortage of essential drugs.

Emergency numbers:

Ambulance - 17.
Fire - 18.
Police - 19.
Road Administration - (42) 23600.
Traffic Police - (42) 34874.


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