Albanias

Albanias is not the standard name for a country. In English, the proper name is Albania; Albanias may appear as a plural or as a shorthand for things related to Albania, such as its people, language, or places named Albania in other contexts. The term is rarely used in formal writing and can cause ambiguity.

Albania is a country in Southeast Europe on the western Balkan Peninsula, with coastlines along the Adriatic and Ionian seas. It borders Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the southeast. Its capital and largest city is Tirana. The country covers about 28,700 square kilometers and has a population of roughly 2.8 to 3 million. The official language is Albanian, which has two main dialects, Tosk and Gheg. The population is predominantly ethnic Albanian, with small minority communities.

Historically, the area was inhabited by Illyrian tribes, later forming medieval principalities and kingdoms. Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. It experienced a brief monarchy, followed by a communist regime under Enver Hoxha after World War II. Since the early 1990s, Albania has transitioned to a democratic system with a market economy. It joined NATO in 2009 and has pursued European Union accession, implementing reforms to meet membership criteria.

Economy and culture: The economy emphasizes services, manufacturing, and hydroelectric energy, with tourism growing in coastal towns and historic sites. Albanian culture features a distinct language tradition, music, cuisine, and a strong tradition of hospitality. The religious landscape is diverse, including Islam, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Catholicism, with broad secular governance and constitutional protections for freedom of belief.