Albania

Flag Description Red with a black two-headed eagle in the center. Currency Lek. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Southeastern europe, bordering the adriatic sea and ionian sea, between greece and serbia and montenegro. Climate Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter. Terrain Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Adriatic Sea 0 m. The highest point is at Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2,753 m.

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Albania

This is a map of Albania. The map illustrates the location of Tirana and its proximity to Elbasan, Sarande, Vlore, and the Adriatic Sea.

Other countries on this map include: Yugoslavia / Greece

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