Albania is a country in Southeastern Europe. Its capital is Tirana.It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovoto the northeast, the Republic of Macedoniato the east, and Greece to the south and southeast. Albania’s coastline length is 476 km (296 mi)and extends along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. The lowlands of the west face the Adriatic Sea.




Agriculture is the most significant sector, employing a significant proportion of the labor force and generating about 21% of GDP. Albania produces significant amounts of wheat, corn, tobacco, figs (13th largest producer in the world) and olives. As of 2014, exports seem to gain momentum and have increased 300% from 2008, although their contribution to the gross domestic product is still moderate. The export of products per capita as of 2014 was around $1,100.The country is rich in natural resources, and the economy is mainly bolstered by agriculture, food processing, lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, mining, basic metals, hydro power, tourism, textile industry, and petroleum extraction.

A large part of Albania’s national income comes from tourism. Tourism as of 2013 funds 10% of its gross domestical product, and it increase to 20% in 2014. Albania welcomed around 4.2 million visitors in 2012, mostly from neighbouring countries and the European Union. In 2011, Albania was recommended as a top travel destination, by Lonely Planet. In 2014, Albania was nominated number 4 global touristic destination by the New York Times.