Mountains, an ancient city with Japanese houses, canyons and fortresses, olive oil.
Hymn to the Flag
Let's all unite around the flag
With one desire and one goal.
Our word of honor will serve as a guarantee
In our fight for freedom.
Only a traitor born
Will renounce the fight.
Because anyone can get scared,
But the martyr will rise and walk!
Holding weapons in our hands,
Let us defend our Fatherland.
We do not have the right to surrender,
Our enemies have no place here!
The Lord himself said
That there will be no nations on Earth,
But Albania will live,
For her, for Albania, we are waging war!
01.01 New Year
March 14.03, Summer Day
March 22.03, Nowruz
May 01.05, Labor Day
July 28.11, Independence Day
November 29.11, Liberation Day
December 08.12, Youth Day
December 25.12, Christmas
Eid al-Adha (lunar calendar)
Ramadan Bayram (lunar calendar)
112, single emergency number
17, emergency medical care
18, fire department
19 police
116 111, hotline for helping children and teenagers
116 117, emergency medical care (non-life-threatening)
00355 697070666, helpline for women and girls
– Mother Teresa, Catholic nun, Nobel laureate
– Ismail Kadare, writer
– Enver Hoxha, the country's leader
– Dua Lipa, singer
- confusion of "yes" and "no" gestures (nodding and shaking the head)
- discussion of Kosovo in public places
– entering mosques and churches in inappropriate clothing
– photographing military installations
- refusal to be treated to rakia at the table
– Hospitality is expressed in abundant treats; it is undesirable to refuse food
– Men can exchange a kiss on the cheek when they meet.
– Respect for elders is shown by standing up when they appear.
– In villages it is customary to greet everyone you meet.
– Dancing and music are required at weddings and celebrations.
– Important decisions are discussed by the whole family or community
First (in the world)
– The world's first case of an official declaration of a country as an atheist state (1967, under Enver Hoxha)
– The world's first national park created to protect Mediterranean coastal lagoons (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to bunkers and totalitarian legacy (Bunk'Art, Tirana)
– The world's first mass project to build individual concrete bunkers for the entire country (1960–1980s)
– The world's first case of a complete ban on religious practices at the state level (Albania, 1967–1990)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per square kilometer
– The largest population of wild pelicans in the Adriatic (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The highest proportion of mountainous territory in Europe (more than 70%)
– The highest concentration of endemic plants in the Balkans
– The highest proportion of the population living outside the country (diaspora)
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most ancient centers of European civilization (Illyrian culture)
– One of the fastest growing tourism markets in Europe
– One of the richest regions in terms of biodiversity in the Mediterranean
– One of the most famous centers of ancient archaeology (Butrint, UNESCO)
– One of the highest levels of foreign language proficiency among the population
– One of the youngest peoples in Europe in terms of average age
– One of the most popular mountaineering routes in the Balkans (Albanian Alps)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per capita
– The highest share of illegal migration in the EU in the 1990s
– Highest share of economy dependent on remittances (in some years)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of corruption in Europe
– One of the lowest levels of GDP per capita in Europe
– One of the highest rates of youth unemployment
– One of the highest levels of emigration of specialists
– One of the lowest levels of investment in science and education
– One of the highest levels of informal economy
– greeting / Përshëndetje / pershendetje
– gratitude / Faleminderit / faleminderit
– please / Ju lutem / ju lutem
– sorry / Më falni / me falni
– where is the bus...? / Ku është autobusi...? / ku eshte autobusi
– how much does a ticket cost? / Sa kushton bileta? / sa kushton bileta
– pharmacy / Farmaci / farmaci
– I need a doctor / Më duhet një mjek / me duhet nje mjek
– I need help / Më duhet ndihmë / me duhet ndihme
– call the police / Thirrni policinë / thirrni policine
– call an ambulance / Thirrni ambulancën / thirrni ambulancen
– very tasty! / Shumë e shijshme! / noise e shijshme
– bill, please / Llogaria, ju lutem / llogaria, ju lutem
– toast / Gëzuar! (Let's be healthy!) / gezuar
– joke / Shqiponja fluturon lart! (The eagle flies high! – Albanian proverb)
First (in the world)
– The world's first case of an official declaration of a country as an atheist state (1967, under Enver Hoxha)
– The world's first national park created to protect Mediterranean coastal lagoons (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to bunkers and totalitarian legacy (Bunk'Art, Tirana)
– The world's first mass project to build individual concrete bunkers for the entire country (1960–1980s)
– The world's first case of a complete ban on religious practices at the state level (Albania, 1967–1990)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per square kilometer
– The largest population of wild pelicans in the Adriatic (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The highest proportion of mountainous territory in Europe (more than 70%)
– The highest concentration of endemic plants in the Balkans
– The highest proportion of the population living outside the country (diaspora)
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most ancient centers of European civilization (Illyrian culture)
– One of the fastest growing tourism markets in Europe
– One of the richest regions in terms of biodiversity in the Mediterranean
– One of the most famous centers of ancient archaeology (Butrint, UNESCO)
– One of the highest levels of foreign language proficiency among the population
– One of the youngest peoples in Europe in terms of average age
– One of the most popular mountaineering routes in the Balkans (Albanian Alps)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per capita
– The highest share of illegal migration in the EU in the 1990s
– Highest share of economy dependent on remittances (in some years)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of corruption in Europe
– One of the lowest levels of GDP per capita in Europe
– One of the highest rates of youth unemployment
– One of the highest levels of emigration of specialists
– One of the lowest levels of investment in science and education
– One of the highest levels of informal economy
It is customary to discuss:
– Traditional cuisine (burek, rakia)
– Folk dances and music
– Natural beauty and coastline
– Archaeological sites
- Hospitality
It is not accepted to discuss:
- Kosovo
– Politics and corruption
– Religious conflicts
- Personal income
– swim in the Adriatic
– hiking in the mountains
– visit castles
– to taste wine
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Hymn to the Flag
Let's all unite around the flag
With one desire and one goal.
Our word of honor will serve as a guarantee
In our fight for freedom.
Only a traitor born
Will renounce the fight.
Because anyone can get scared,
But the martyr will rise and walk!
Holding weapons in our hands,
Let us defend our Fatherland.
We do not have the right to surrender,
Our enemies have no place here!
The Lord himself said
That there will be no nations on Earth,
But Albania will live,
For her, for Albania, we are waging war!
01.01 New Year
March 14.03, Summer Day
March 22.03, Nowruz
May 01.05, Labor Day
July 28.11, Independence Day
November 29.11, Liberation Day
December 08.12, Youth Day
December 25.12, Christmas
Eid al-Adha (lunar calendar)
Ramadan Bayram (lunar calendar)
112, single emergency number
17, emergency medical care
18, fire department
19 police
116 111, hotline for helping children and teenagers
116 117, emergency medical care (non-life-threatening)
00355 697070666, helpline for women and girls
– Mother Teresa, Catholic nun, Nobel laureate
– Ismail Kadare, writer
– Enver Hoxha, the country's leader
– Dua Lipa, singer
- confusion of "yes" and "no" gestures (nodding and shaking the head)
- discussion of Kosovo in public places
– entering mosques and churches in inappropriate clothing
– photographing military installations
- refusal to be treated to rakia at the table
– Hospitality is expressed in abundant treats; it is undesirable to refuse food
– Men can exchange a kiss on the cheek when they meet.
– Respect for elders is shown by standing up when they appear.
– In villages it is customary to greet everyone you meet.
– Dancing and music are required at weddings and celebrations.
– Important decisions are discussed by the whole family or community
– greeting / Përshëndetje / pershendetje
– gratitude / Faleminderit / faleminderit
– please / Ju lutem / ju lutem
– sorry / Më falni / me falni
– where is the bus...? / Ku është autobusi...? / ku eshte autobusi
– how much does a ticket cost? / Sa kushton bileta? / sa kushton bileta
– pharmacy / Farmaci / farmaci
– I need a doctor / Më duhet një mjek / me duhet nje mjek
– I need help / Më duhet ndihmë / me duhet ndihme
– call the police / Thirrni policinë / thirrni policine
– call an ambulance / Thirrni ambulancën / thirrni ambulancen
– very tasty! / Shumë e shijshme! / noise e shijshme
– bill, please / Llogaria, ju lutem / llogaria, ju lutem
– toast / Gëzuar! (Let's be healthy!) / gezuar
– joke / Shqiponja fluturon lart! (The eagle flies high! – Albanian proverb)
First (in the world)
– The world's first case of an official declaration of a country as an atheist state (1967, under Enver Hoxha)
– The world's first national park created to protect Mediterranean coastal lagoons (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The world's first museum dedicated exclusively to bunkers and totalitarian legacy (Bunk'Art, Tirana)
– The world's first mass project to build individual concrete bunkers for the entire country (1960–1980s)
– The world's first case of a complete ban on religious practices at the state level (Albania, 1967–1990)
Records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per square kilometer
– The largest population of wild pelicans in the Adriatic (Divjakë-Karavasta)
– The highest proportion of mountainous territory in Europe (more than 70%)
– The highest concentration of endemic plants in the Balkans
– The highest proportion of the population living outside the country (diaspora)
Records (one of the most) in the world
– One of the most ancient centers of European civilization (Illyrian culture)
– One of the fastest growing tourism markets in Europe
– One of the richest regions in terms of biodiversity in the Mediterranean
– One of the most famous centers of ancient archaeology (Butrint, UNESCO)
– One of the highest levels of foreign language proficiency among the population
– One of the youngest peoples in Europe in terms of average age
– One of the most popular mountaineering routes in the Balkans (Albanian Alps)
Anti-records (the "most" in the world)
– The highest density of bunkers per capita
– The highest share of illegal migration in the EU in the 1990s
– Highest share of economy dependent on remittances (in some years)
Anti-records ("one of the most" in the world)
– One of the highest levels of corruption in Europe
– One of the lowest levels of GDP per capita in Europe
– One of the highest rates of youth unemployment
– One of the highest levels of emigration of specialists
– One of the lowest levels of investment in science and education
– One of the highest levels of informal economy
It is customary to discuss:
– Traditional cuisine (burek, rakia)
– Folk dances and music
– Natural beauty and coastline
– Archaeological sites
- Hospitality
It is not accepted to discuss:
- Kosovo
– Politics and corruption
– Religious conflicts
- Personal income
– swim in the Adriatic
– hiking in the mountains
– visit castles
– to taste wine