We are marking the month of Albania with promotion materials about cultural heritage, history and landscape in Albanian corner in our lobby. Our learning facilitators will present Albanian culture to participants of learning events and give them an opportunity to share their experiences connected with Albania. We will spread the word about the activities also through our various communication channels including social media.

Did you know the following interesting facts about Albania:

• Country name derives from the ancient Illyrian tribe of the Albani; native name Shqiperia means “Land of eagles.”
• 28 November (1912) is the Independence Day, also known as Flag Day.
• Albania is a parliamentary republic. The country’s capital, Tirana, represents its financial and industrial heartland.
• Albania is a member of various international organizations: UN, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe, and is the EU candidate country.
• Valbona Valley national park, also called the “miracle of Alps”, is part of the Albanian Alps.
• City of Durrës is one of the most ancient cities of Albania with secondlargest amphitheater in the Balkans.
• Shkodër municipality extends from the Albanian Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
• Drin River is the longest river in Albania.
• Albanian national currency is called Lek.