Albania

Where is Albania 

Albania, on Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula, is a small country with Adriatic and Ionian coastlines and an interior crossed by the Albanian Alps. The country has many castles and archaeological sites. Capital Tirana centers on sprawling Skanderbeg Square, site of the National History Museum, with exhibits spanning antiquity to post-communism, and frescoed Et’hem Bey Mosque.

  

While most religious people in Albania are Muslims, there are also many large religious minorities. As in other western states, the idea of religious tolerance is so normal as to be completely uninteresting, differences of ideology will more often be political.

 

Traditional Albanian culture honors the role and person of the guest. In return for this place of honor, respect is expected from the guest. Albanians enjoy long walks in the city streets, drinking coffee and, among the younger generations, participating in nightlife activities such as cafe lounging and dancing.The dishes of Albania have their roots with the ancient Ottoman Empire. The combination of richly fertile land, proximity to the sea, and blurry cultural lines with their neighbours have culminated in a modern cuisine that is both diverse 

and simple. Modern day influences include Greece, Italy, and Turkey. 

              

Meat and vegetables are the staple, along with heavy stews, pickled cabbage, feta cheese, breads, rice, and smoked meat. The most popular veg grown are eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives (which accompany most meals), and legumes.  Very Mediterranean indeed!  Vegetarians be warned.  There are a lot of salads in your future – luckily, there’s plenty of fresh produce to enjoy.

                                          

                            

Albania is a very cheap destination holiday due to its economy.  This place has to be more well known as there are a lot of things to see and do. This country  will amaze you with its own unique culture. 

Where do you think your next holiday will be??? Maybe.....ALBANIAAAAAAA!!!!!

Would you like to see which country Albania is close by ? Guess, Greece, have a look at my other blogger relating to Greeceholidays!