country info overview

 Area of 28 756 km² 
Language: Albanian, Italian and some English.

Currency: Albanian LEK. The exchange rate (April 2016) is 1.00 EUR = 138,843 LEK.

Cost: Very cheap.

Document: Passport or ID card [consult section C010B of brief]

Vehicles' documents: Insurance (GREEN CARD),  Registration Certificate
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Religion:  Islam (Sunni and Bektashi) [56.70%], Catholicism [10.3%], Orthodoxy [6.8%].

LANDSCAPE & CLIMATE

Terrain: Flat plains along central main highway, the central strip that cuts vertically the Country. Hills and some mountains around the plain to the north, north-east and south. The Coast is full of long and sandy beaches. 
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Climate: Mediterranean conditions with sunny and warm summers, wet windy winters and cloudy springs and autumns.
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Infrastructure & facilities

Hospitals: consult brief section A050

Vehicle Support:  

​​Roads: rough road conditions almost everywhere. Total of 18 000 Km and less than the 40% (7000 Km) is paved. Excellent  conditions for overlanding.
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Camping: Few official camp grounds along the coast, fewer inland. 
 "  Albania presents itself as a country to explore in depth. We unfortunately could only stay so long. Cordiality and welcoming smiles win over prejudices and the occasional scruf looking and sounding individuals. 

We enjoyed driving the unkept roads and hunting for beaches fit for camping. 

We highly suggest taking time to explore and get to know this country full of adventure,  gorgeous views and tasty food!   ​"
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