61. Books About Albania Albania in Pictures (Visual geography) by Geograpy Department, Lerner Publishing Group, Lerner geography Department, Amazon s Price $27.93 Released March http://www.abacci.com/atlas/books.asp?countryID=121

62. Demographics Of Albania Nationality noun albanian(s) adjective albanian. Ethnic groups religious practice. Languages albanian (Tosk is the official dialect), Greek. http://www.abacci.com/atlas/demography.asp?countryID=121

63. Albania - GEOGRAPHY geography. Albania Table of Contents National Boundaries. Albania, with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers, is slightly larger than the state of Maryland. http://countrystudies.us/albania/43.htm

GEOGRAPHY Albania Table of Contents National Boundaries Albania, with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers, is slightly larger than the state of Maryland. It shares a 287- kilometer border with the Yugoslav republics of Montenegro and Serbia to the north, a 151-kilometer border with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the north and east, and a 282- kilometer border with Greece to the south and southeast. Its coastline is 362 kilometers long. The lowlands of the west face the Adriatic Sea and the strategically important Strait of Otranto, which puts less than 100 kilometers of water between Albania and the heel of the Italian "boot." The distinct ethnic character of the Albanian people and their isolation within a generally definable area underscored their demands for independence in the early twentieth century. In some places, however, the mingling of different ethnic groups complicated the determination of national borders. Kosovo, across the northeastern Albanian border, was a Serbian-governed province, although ethnic Albanians made up over 90 percent of its population. Many Albanians still regarded Kosovo's status as an issue. Greeks and Albanians lived in the mountains on both sides of the southeastern Albanian boundary. Neither Greece nor Albania was satisfied with the division of nations effected by their common border.

64. Albania (10/03) geography Albania shares a border with Greece to the south/southeast, Macedonia to the east, the and Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo) to the north and http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3235.htm

[Print Friendly Version] Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs October 2003 Background Note: Albania PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Republic of Albania Geography Area: 28,748 sq. km. (slightly larger than Maryland). Major cities: Capital Tirana (700,000). Others Durres (400,000), Shkoder (81,000), Vlore (72,000). Terrain: Situated in the southwestern region of the Balkan Peninsula, Albania is predominantly mountainous but flat along its coastline with the Adriatic Sea. Climate: Mild temperatecool, wet winters; dry, hot summers. People Population (July 2003 est.): 3.4 million. Growth rate (2001 est.): -0.88%. Ethnic groups (Oct. 2003 est.): Albanian 95%, Greeks 3%, and others 2% (Vlachs, Roma, Serbs, Montenegrins, Macedonians, Egyptians and Bulgarians). Religions: Muslim (Sunni and Bektashi) 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, and Roman Catholic 10%. Official language: Albanian. Health (2001 est.): Life expectancy males 69.01 years; females 74.87 years. Infant mortality rate 39.99 deaths per 1,000 live births. Government Type: Parliamentary democracy.

65. Albania geography. Albania is situated on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, with Montenegro and Serbia to the north, Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107268.html

HOTWORDS CITE PRINT EMAIL in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Home Almanacs Atlas Dictionary ... D-Day Infoplease Tools Periodic Table Conversion Tool Perpetual Calendar Year by Year ... Site Map Also from Infoplease Search Infoplease Info search tips Search Biographies Bio search tips World Countries Albania Infoplease Atlas: Albania The Republic of Albania National name: Republika E Shqiperise President: Alfred Moisiu (2002) Prime Minister: Fatos Nano (2002) Area: 11,100 sq mi (28,748 sq km) Population (2004 est.): 3,544,808 (growth rate: 0.5%); birth rate: 15.1/1000; infant mortality rate: 22.3/1000; life expectancy: 77.1; density per sq mi: 319 Capital and largest city (2003 est.): Tirana, 353,400 Other large cities: Durres, 113,900; Elbasan, 97,000 Monetary unit: Lek Languages: Albanian (Tosk is the official dialect), Greek Ethnicity/race: Albanian 95%, Greeks 3%, other 2%: Vlachs, Gypsies, Serbs, and Bulgarians (1989 est.) Religions: Islam 70%, Albanian Orthodox 20%, Roman Catholic 10% Literacy rate: 93% (1997 est.) Economic summary: GDP/PPP (2002 est.): 15.69 billion; per capita $4,400.

66. World Facts And Figures - Albania Albania, geography, Top of Page. Location Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. http://www.worldfactsandfigures.com/countries/albania.php

World Facts and Figures Home Country List Country Maps Country Flags ... Bodog.com is one of the largest most respected sportsbooks in the world with the fastest payouts! Albania Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational Issues Albania Introduction Top of Page Background: In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged local elections in 2000 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but serious deficiencies remain to be corrected before the the 2001 parliamentary elections. Albania Geography Top of Page Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

67. The Academy Of Sciences Of Albania, Geographic Studies Center Its origin is on the sector of the studies about Physical geography of Albania created on 1972 under the administration of geography Chair near the faculty of http://www.academyofsciences.net/institutes/geographic-studies/

Academy of Sciences Institutes Library Projects ... Sections General Organization Projects Publications Scientific Activity ... INSTITUTES GEOGRAPHIC STUDIES CENTER Director: Prof. Dr. Arqile Berxoli Foundation GSC is created as an independent institution by governmental resolution on 1986. Its origin is on the sector of the studies about Physical Geography of Albania created on 1972 under the administration of Geography Chair near the faculty of History and Philology. The sector of geography remained within this institution until 1979, when it was separated by the Faculty of History and Philology and passed in the system of Academy of Sciences of the republic of Albania, under of the administration of Hydrometeorology Institution. On the 1986, after the governmental resolution, the sector of physical geography of Albania, was transformed in Geographic Studies Center and it is an independent institution in the system of Academy of Sciences. Its growth and consolidation On 1972, the sector of geography had only 2 scientific cooperators, that were occupied with study problems of physical geography of Albania. When this sector passed in the constitution of Hydrometeorologic Institute, it was composed by 4 scientific cooperators one of whom was nominated chief of the sector. Later on were nominated 2 other new employees, so the studying problematic was spread in the field of economic geography of Albania as well.

68. LookSmart - Directory - Republic Of Albania CIA World Factbook Albania Find references and statistics relating to Albania s geography, environment, people, economy, and government. http://search.looksmart.com/p/browse/us1/us317916/us559898/us560051/us560053/

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69. Albania People 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resource Albania People 2002 Flags, Maps, Economy, geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/albania/albania_people.html

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... Maps People History Government Gov. Leaders Flags ... [TOP] Albania People - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/albania/albania_people.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Population 3,544,841 (July 2002 est.) Age structure 0-14 years: 28.8% (male 528,678; female 493,531) 15-64 years: 64% (male 1,094,034; female 1,175,024) 65 years and over: 7.2% (male 111,524; female 142,050) (2002 est.) Population growth rate 1.06% (2002 est.) Birth rate 18.59 births/1,000 population (2002 est.) Death rate 6.49 deaths/1,000 population (2002 est.) Net migration rate -1.46 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2002 est.) Sex ratio at birth: 1.07 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.07 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.93 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.79 male(s)/female total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2002 est.) Infant mortality rate 38.64 deaths/1,000 live births (2002 est.) Life expectancy at birth total population: 72.1 years female: 75.14 years (2002 est.) male: 69.27 years

70. Albania Government 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Reso Albania Government 2002 Flags, Maps, Economy, geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social Statistics http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/albania/albania_government.html

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... History Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications ... [TOP] Albania Government - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/albania/albania_government.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name conventional long form: Republic of Albania conventional short form: Albania local short form: Shqiperia former: People's Socialist Republic of Albania local long form: Republika e Shqiperise Government type emerging democracy Capital Tirana Administrative divisions 36 districts (rrethe, singular - rreth) and 1 municipality* (bashki); Berat, Bulqize, Delvine, Devoll (Bilisht), Diber (Peshkopi), Durres, Elbasan, Fier, Gjirokaster, Gramsh, Has (Krume), Kavaje, Kolonje (Erseke), Korce, Kruje, Kucove, Kukes, Kurbin, Lezhe, Librazhd, Lushnje, Malesi e Madhe (Koplik), Mallakaster (Ballsh), Mat (Burrel), Mirdite (Rreshen), Peqin, Permet, Pogradec, Puke, Sarande, Shkoder, Skrapar (Corovode), Tepelene, Tirane (Tirana), Tirane* (Tirana), Tropoje (Bajram Curri), Vlore note: administrative divisions have the same names as their administrative centers (exceptions have the administrative center name following in parentheses) Independence 28 November 1912 (from Ottoman Empire) National holiday Independence Day, 28 November (1912)

71. REENIC: Albania The World Factbook Albania, by CIA; Atlapedia Online - Albania (basic facts about the country, its geography, history, population, etc.); http://inic.utexas.edu/reenic/countries/albania.html

REENIC Home Regional directory Country directory CREEES ... Ukraine Albania Basic facts about Albania Internet searching tools (search engines, internet guides, etc.) Area study centers (teaching and research) Associations (professional, non-governmental, international, local) Communications (includes Computer and Internet issues) Culture, fine arts, entertainment Current events and media Economics (incl. business and finances) Education Geography and travel (incl. cities, maps, transportation, etc.) Government Grants Health and fitness (incl. medicine, sports, etc.) History (incl. genealogy, etc.) Language (incl. dictionaries) Law Libraries and archives Literature (incl. books online and book vendors) People (biography) Politics (incl. international relations, military affairs and US policies) Religions Science and technology (incl. environmental issues) Social science (incl. human rights, women issues, etc.) Statistics Basic country information U.S. Library of Congress Country Study - Albania (excellent starting point for learning about the country; includes facts-at-a-glance and sections on ethnicity, religion, and culture; early to modern history; geography, government, and the economy) The World Factbook - Albania , by CIA Atlapedia Online - Albania (basic facts about the country, its geography, history, population, etc.)

72. Albania Information: Facts, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Flag And Alb section of MyTravelGuide. Facts, geography, People, Government, Flag, Economy and Albania Map. code. geography, Albania. Location Southeastern http://www.mytravelguide.com/guides-and-advice/fact-book/cia/Albania.php

Friendly hotel experts by phone Hotels: Vacation Rentals: Europe: Home Flights Lodging Rental Cars ... World Map > Albania This page provides up-to-date facts and statistical information on Albania that can be helpful for travelers in their trip preparations. The following Albania information can be found on this page: a Brief history Climate and Terrain Elevation extremes Natural hazards Population HIV Prevalance Ethnic Groups Spoken Languages Literacy National Holiday Legal System Economy Poverty level Currency Telelphone System Radio Stations Internet service providers Military Transnational Issues If you have a question about Albania, you can ask it in the " Ask a Question " section of MyTravelGuide. Facts, Geography, People, Government, Flag, Economy and Albania Map. Country List World Factbook Home The World Factbook Albania Introduction Albania Background: Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents. International observers judged legislative elections in 2001 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but identified serious deficiencies that should be addressed through reforms in the Albanian electoral code. Geography Albania Location: Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece and Serbia and Montenegro

73. Albania: Albanian Tourism & Travel Packages Online & General Travel Information. Albania, coastline 362 km, with geographic coordinates 41N, 20E, with 28.748 km 2 (11.100 sq miles), with population of 3.260.000 and density of 113.4 http://www.aths-travel.com/

Travel to Albania ATHS Packages Reservation Desk Albanian - Shqip ... Contact US Albania, coastline 362 km, with geographic coordinates: 41N, 20E, with 28.748 km (11.100 sq miles), with population of 3.260.000 and density of 113.4 population/km is wild and mountainous, with extensive forests, sandy beaches and many beautiful lakes. It shares borders with Montenegro and Kosovo to the north, with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the northeast and Greece to the south. To the west lie the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Tourism development in Albania becomes possible for several reasons: a) Very favourable geographic position. b) Very favourable and healthy climate. On the average, there are 120 days yearly characterized by temperatures higher than 20 C and about 120 sunny days. Albania ranks second in Europe, that is after Spain, for sunny duration within a day. c) Long stretches of diversified beaches d) Un spoilt environment. The Albanian nature and ecology provide the possibility for the development of all kinds of tourism, green, white and entertainment tourism. Proceeding from this, it has been judged that this nature provides the possibility for the development of medium, high and elite tourism and facilities.

74. Albania - Reference Library District of Puk?; List of cities in Albania (Note some cities have the same name as the district they are in). geography. Main article geography of Albania. http://www.campusprogram.com/reference/en/wikipedia/a/al/albania_1.html

Reference Library: Encyclopedia Main Page See live article Alphabetical index Albania The Republic of Albania , or Albania Albanian Shqipëria , meaning Land of the Eagles ), is a country in southeastern Europe . It is bordered by Montenegro in the north, Serbia in the north-east, the Republic of Macedonia in the east, and Greece in the south, has a coast on the Adriatic Sea in the west, and a coast on the Ionian Sea in the southwest. Republika e Shqipërise In Detail National motto : None Official language Albanian Capital Tirana ... Area - Total - % water Ranked 139th 28,748 km² Population - Total ( Density Ranked 126th Independence - Date From the Ottoman Empire November 28 Currency Lek ... Internet TLD .AL Calling Code Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 Districts 4 Geography ... 9 External links History Main article: History of Albania Albania has been the site of several Greek colonies, and was later part of the Roman province of Illyricum . After being conquered by a number of nations, it became a part of the Ottoman Empire in After the First Balkan War , Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in , but the country remained in unrest. Occupied by

75. Albania Travel, Albania Tourism, Albania Tours, Tirana Albania, Tirane Albania, http//www.1uptravel.com/international/europe/albania/ - Introduction - geography - Peopel - Government - Economy - Communications - Transportation http://www.budgettravel.com/albania.htm

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76. Geographic Studies Center - GIS Some informations and different scientific researches. A historicurbanistic view of Elbasan city; National Standardisation of albanian geographic names; http://www.tirana-online.de/qsgj/gis.html

Q.S.GJ Home Organization Scientific Studies Other Studies ... Maps GIS The is installed in Albania since 1994. We own the following: Digital data Tranining Courses We offer you: Profesionalism High quality Velocity on performing your orders Modern and up-to-date GIS technology GIS Analysis Design and integration of databases Implementation of GIS projects GIS studies for different thematics Others Poster preparation of Seminares, Conferencies and Symposiums, etc Realisation in Computer of Pubblicities for different Companies or Touristic Firms Editions "Geographic Studies" periodical, No. 8, 9, 10, 11 "Vocabulary of Geographic Terms", Tirana March 1999 "Turists Guide of Albania", Tirana, March 1999 Third National Symposium "Applied geomorphology, environment and coastal tourism in Albania", Tirana, October 1998 "Vocabolary of the terms of GIS", Tirana, March 1999 "Understanding GIS", Tirana, (ongoing) (in albanian language) "Index of geographical names", Tirana, March 1999 "Index of geographical names of the World", Tirana, December 1998 Leaflets of GSC, GIS and other national important activities

77. Geography Of Albania :: Online Encyclopedia :: Information Genius geography of Albania. Online Encyclopedia Albania, with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers, is slightly larger than the state of Maryland. http://www.informationgenius.com/encyclopedia/g/ge/geography_of_albania.html

Quantum Physics Pampered Chef Paintball Guns Cell Phone Reviews ... Science Articles Geography of Albania Online Encyclopedia Albania , with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers, is slightly larger than the state of Maryland . It shares a 287-kilometer border with Serbia and Montenegro to the north, a 151-kilometer border with the Republic of Macedonia to the north and east, and a 282-kilometer border with Greece to the south and southeast. Its coastline is 362 kilometers long. The lowlands of the west face the Adriatic Sea and the strategically important Strait of Otranto, which puts less than 100 kilometers of water between Albania and the heel of the Italian "boot" (links Adriatic Sea to Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea Table of contents 1 Borders 2 Climate 3 Terrain 4 Drainage ... 7 See Also Borders Albania from space With the exception of the coastline, all Albanian borders are artificial. They were established in principle at the conference of ambassadors in London . The country was occupied by Italian Serbian , Greek, and French forces during World War I , but the 1913 boundaries were essentially reaffirmed by the victorious states in . The original principle was to define the borders in accordance with the best interests of the Albanian people and the nationalities in adjacent areas. The northern and eastern borders were intended, insofar as possible, to separate the Albanians from the Serbs and Montenegrins; the southeast border was to separate Albanians and Greeks; the valuable western Macedonia lake district was to be divided among the three states- -Albania, Greece, and

78. Geography Of Albania - InformationBlast geography of Albania Information Blast. geography of Albania. Albania, with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers, which is slightly http://www.informationblast.com/Geography_of_Albania.html

Geography of Albania Albania , with a total area of 28,750 square kilometers , which is slightly larger than the state of Maryland . It shares a 287-kilometer border with Serbia and Montenegro to the north, a 151-kilometer border with the Republic of Macedonia to the north and east, and a 282-kilometer border with Greece to the south and southeast. Its coastline is 362 kilometers long. The lowlands of the west face the Adriatic Sea and the strategically important Strait of Otranto, which puts less than 100 kilometers of water between Albania and the heel of the Italian "boot" (links Adriatic Sea to Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea Borders Albania from space With the exception of the coastline, all Albanian borders are artificial. They were established in principle at the conference of ambassadors in London . The country was occupied by Italian Serbian , Greek, and French forces during World War I , but the 1913 boundaries were essentially reaffirmed by the victorious states in . The original principle was to define the borders in accordance with the best interests of the Albanian people and the nationalities in adjacent areas. The northern and eastern borders were intended, insofar as possible, to separate the Albanians from the Serbs and Montenegrins; the southeast border was to separate Albanians and Greeks; the valuable western Macedonia lake district was to be divided among the three states- -Albania, Greece, and Yugoslavia whose populations shared the area. When there was no compromise involving other factors, borderlines were chosen to make the best possible separation of national groups, connecting the best marked physical features available.

79. Albania Adoption - Agencies Photolisting International Adoption Agency Albania Country Information Albania Communication Info Albania geography Info Albania Government Info Albania Embassy Info Albania History Albania Military Info http://albania.adoption.com/

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80. Albania Information neighboring Kosovo. For more information about Albania, select one of the options below geography. Location Southeastern Europe http://www.insidecountryinfo.com/html/albania_information.html

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