Albania

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Recently, thousands of Albanians have flooded the streets of its capital Tirana, demanding the cancellation of a $1.6-billion luxury project planned for its Adriatic coast. 

About Albania

• Location: It is located in the south eastern region of the European continent.
• Bordering Countries: It is bordered by 4 Nations:  Montenegro in the northwest; by Kosovo in the northeast; by North Macedonia in the east; and by Greece in the south and southeast.
• Maritime Borders: It is bounded by the Adriatic Sea in the west and the Ionian Sea.
• Capital City:  Tirana

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Geographical Features of Albania

• Climate: It has coastal Mediterranean climate in the western regions and a continental climate in the east.
• Major Mountain Ranges:  Albanian Alps, the Korab and Pindus Mountains.
• Highest Point: The highest point is Mt. Karabit in the Korab mountains.
• Rivers: The significant rivers like the Drin and Vlore.
• Lakes: Shkodra (shared with Montenegro), Ohrid and Prespa (both shared with Macedonia).
• Strait:  Otranto (which connects the Adriatic Sea with the Ionian Sea). 
• Natural Resources: It consists of petroleum, natural-gas deposits, coal reserves and a diverse spectrum of metals, most notably chromite.

Source: IE