General Information Capital:Tirana Area:28,748 km2 Population:3,544,808 millions Electricity:220 volts AC, 50Hz IDD:+355 Timezone:GMT +1 Hr(+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)
Language Language: Albanian (official). Some regions speak Greek, Italian, Vlach, Romani, and Slavic dialects.
Government Government: Parliamentary Republic. Young democracy, constitution approved in 1998.
Religion Religion: The traditional breakdown is 70% Muslim, 20% Orthodox (the autocephalous Albanian church) and 10% Catholic.
Health Health: The following vaccinations are recommended Tetanus & Diphtheria.
Currency Currency: Lek (ALL) 1.00 = 100 Qindarks
Exchange Rate Exchange Rate: ALL 100 = USD 1.19= EUR 0.83= GBP 0.53CHF = 9,172.78 ALL
Business Hours Business Hours: Mon- Thurs 0800 1300 & 1500-1900. Friday: 0800 1400
Mobile Network Mobile Network: GSM 900 // GSM 1800
GPS GPS: 41 20 N, 19 48 E
Shopping Hours Shopping Hours: Generally Mon-Sat: 08.00 - 12.00 and 15.00 - 19.00, but regional variations are possible and many shops are also open on Sundays.