Interesting Facts About Albania

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Albania (officially the Republic of Albania) is a Mediterranean country that is only 72km (45 miles) from Italy. Here are some interesting facts about Albania that you may not know!

Interesting Facts About Albania

Albania is a member of the United Nations, NATO and the World Trade Organization.
During the Middle Ages the Albanian people called their nation ‘Arber’ or ‘Arben’.
The Romans occupied Albania from 165 BC to 395 AD.
Italy invaded Albania during World World II.
About 95% of the total rain falls during the winter months.
Albania and Croatia plan to build a nuclear power plant to supply power to both nations.
Most Albanians (just over 70%) are atheists. About 18% are Christians.
The literacy rate is very good- 98.7%
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Albania.
There are 66 radio stations and 65 television stations (3 of which are national) in Albania.
Albania has free national healthcare.
Albanians live to eat large salads with their lunch! It is usually full of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and olives.
Albanians drive on the right hand side of the road.
The official motto of Albania is ‘the faith of Albanians is Albanism’.
Greeks make up about 1.2% of the total population of Albania.