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Albania's capital since 1920, Tirana is compact and easy to explore. It lies almost exactly midway between Rome and Istanbul, and its architecture has been influenced by both, as well as by Russia. Most visitors to Tirana begin at Skënderberg Square, a great open space in the heart of the city.
Fast Facts
Population
553,435
Currency
Name: Lek
Code: ALL
Symbol: Lek
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Albanian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+355
Weights & Measures
Metric
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