| ALBANIA |
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Map location
| Countrywide Info |
Universal Time Zone
(+/- GMT, CET, UTC) |
1
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| International Country Code |
355
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| IDD International Prefix |
0
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| NDD National Prefix |
0
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Country Currency
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Currency the Lek (plural Lekė). Notes are in denominations of 5,000, 500, 200, 100 Lekė. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 Lekė. Seafarers should be aware that the majority of Albanians refer to currency in terms of the old value system. This means that one thousand Lek may mean one hundred Lekė.
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Currency Restrictions |
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency must be declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to US$5,000, or the amount declared. Money can be changed in the banks or legally in the open market.
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Public Holidays Observed |
New Year's Day 1 January
Good Friday
Easter Monday
May Day - 1 May
Lesser Bairam (End of Ramadan) - October
Independence and Liberation Day - 28 November
Greater Bairam (Feast of the Sacrifice) - December
Christmas Day - 25 December
Muslim festivals are timed according to various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations.
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Main Religions |
Islam, Albanian Orthodox and Roman Catholic.
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Languages Spoken |
Albanian; Greek is widely spoken in the south. Many also speak Italian and English.
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Customs Allowance
and Regulations |
Visas are required for citizens of most countries and are issued on arrival for US$10.00.
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Health Information |
Yellow Fever certificate is required for all travellers over one years of age from infected areas. Immunication against Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis A and Tetanus is recommended. Rabies is present.
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