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Albania

Continent: Europe

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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 2001 to be acceptable and a step toward democratic development, but identified serious deficiencies which should be addressed through reforms in the Albanian electoral code.

Location

Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece and Serbia and Montenegro

Area Comparative

Slightly smaller than Maryland

Maritime Claims

Continental shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation

Territorial sea: 12 NM

Climate
Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter

Natural Hazards

Destructive earthquakes; tsunamis occur along southwestern coast; floods; drought

Environment Current Issues

Deforestation; soil erosion; water pollution from industrial and domestic effluents

Environment International Agreements

Party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Hazardous Wastes, Ozone Layer Protection, Wetlands

Signed, but not ratified: None of the selected agreements

Geography Note

Strategic location along Strait of Otranto (links Adriatic Sea to Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea)
Year

Map Reference

  • Europe

Irrigated Land 1998

  • 3,400 sq km

Area 2002

  • Total
    28,748 sq km
  • Water
    1,350 sq km
  • Land
    27,398 sq km

Coastline

  • 362 km

Geographical Coordinates

  • 41 00 N, 20 00 E

Land use 2002

  • Arable Land
    21.09%
  • Permanent Crops
    4.45%
  • Other
    74.46%

Terrain

  • Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast

Elevation

  • Lowest Point: Adriatic Sea 0 m
  • Highest Point: Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2,753 m

Land Boundaries

  • Total
    720 km
  • Greece
    282 km
  • The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia
    151 km
  • Serbia And Montenegro
    287 km

Natural Resources

  • Petroleum
  • Natural gas
  • Coal
  • Chromium
  • Copper
  • Timber
  • Nickel
  • Hydropower
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