| Official name | Republic of Albania |
| Date established | 28 November 1912 (Independence from Ottoman Empire) |
| Region | Europe — Southeast Europe (Balkans) |
| Capital city | Tirana |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~2.76 million (World Bank) |
| Area | 28,748 km² |
| Density | ~96/km² |
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) |
| Official language | Albanian |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2 in summer) |
| Calling code | +355 |
| Major religions | Islam (majority), Christianity (minorities) |
| Emergency – Police | 129 |
| Emergency – Ambulance | 127 |
| National symbol | Double-headed eagle |
| National flower | Red poppy |
| National animal | Golden eagle |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~98.1% (UNESCO) |
| Human Development Index | 0.796 (UNDP 2023/24) |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$22.1 billion |
| Major industry | Energy, textiles, tourism, agriculture |
| National festival | Independence Day — 28 November |
| Climate | Mediterranean; mild winters, hot dry summers |
