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Albania quiz
Albania turns up 6 times across our packs: flag, 4 trivia questions, the Europe map, capital and 6 Explorer photos. Capital: Tirana.
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8 questions about Albania only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Albania at a glance
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece to the south and Montenegro and Kosovo to the north |
| Population | 2.6 million (2025 estimate), 139th of 196 |
| Area | 28,748 km², 138th of 196 |
| People per km² | 89 |
| Land borders | Greece (212 km), Montenegro (186 km), North Macedonia (181 km), Kosovo (112 km) |
| Coastline | 362 km |
| Highest point | Maja e Korabit, 2,764 m |
| Official language | Albanian |
| Currency | Albanian lek |
| Flag colours | red and black |
| Independence | 1912, from the Ottoman Empire |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +355 |
| Terrain | Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast |
| Climate | Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter |
| Where the name comes from | Name may be derived from the pre-Celtic word alb, meaning "hill," or from the Indo-European root word albh, meaning "white;" the local name "Shqiperia" is derived from the Albanian word shqiponje ("eagle") and is popularly interpreted to mean "Land of the Eagles" |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Of 4 land neighbours, Greece shares the longest border with Albania (212 km) and Kosovo the shortest (112 km); there are also 362 km of coast. By area Albania is 138th of 196 countries, just behind the Solomon Islands and ahead of Equatorial Guinea.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
6 in Explorer
Greek, Roman and Byzantine ruins on a wooded peninsula by a lagoon.
Photo: Pudelek / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Albania's capital, ringed by mountains and painted in bright colours since the 2000s.
Photo: Albinfo / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The highest peak of the Albanian Alps, the 'Accursed Mountains'.
Photo: Albinfo / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'City of a Thousand Windows', Ottoman houses stacked up a hillside.
Photo: Ivan Koev / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The largest lake in the Balkans, shared by Albania and Montenegro, full of pelicans.
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The 'City of Stone', Ottoman tower houses with slate roofs on a steep hillside.
Photo: Pudelek / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
7| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the capital of Albania? | Tirana |
| Tirana is the capital of which European country? | Albania |
| Tirana has been the capital since 1920. Which Balkan country does it serve? | Albania |
| Which lake is shared by Albania, Greece and North Macedonia? | Lake Prespa |
| Which of these countries was NOT part of Yugoslavia? | Albania |
| What currency does Albania use? | Lek |
| Which country’s name in its own language means “land of eagles”? | Albania |
Where Albania trips people up
Montenegro is a wrong choice for Tirana and again for Albania's flag. In the flag round the other choices are Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.
One trivia question is “Which lake is shared by Albania, Greece and North Macedonia?” (Lake Prespa). Then: “Which of these countries was NOT part of Yugoslavia?” (Albania). Butrint and Tirana, two of 6 Albania photos, are marked easy; Gjirokastër is marked hard.
Every Albania question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
Which continent is Albania in?
Albania is in Europe.
What is the population of Albania?
About 2.6 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Albania?
Albania borders Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Kosovo.
What is the highest point in Albania?
Maja e Korabit, at 2,764 m.
What is the official language of Albania?
Albanian.