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Context: India and Albania announced plans to establish diplomatic missions in each other's capitals.
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About Albania |
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Location |
Southeast Europe, bordering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas |
Bordering Countries |
North: Montenegro, Kosovo East: North Macedonia South: Greece West: Italy (across the Adriatic Sea) |
Water Bodies |
Seas: Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea; Lakes: Lake Ohrid (shared with North Macedonia), Lake Skadar (shared with Montenegro) |
Physical Features |
Mostly mountainous terrain, with the Albanian Alps in the north. Coastal lowlands along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Numerous rivers flow into the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. |
Climate |
Mediterranean climate along the coast, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Continental climate in the mountains, with colder winters and more precipitation. |
Economy |
Lower-middle-income country according to the World Bank. Reliant on tourism, agriculture, and remittances from Albanians working abroad. Emerging sectors include energy, manufacturing, and information technology. |
PRACTICE QUESTION Q. The body of water that borders Albania to the west is the: A) Aegean Sea B) Adriatic Sea C) Caspian Sea D) Black Sea Answer: B Explanation: The Adriatic Sea borders Albania to the west. |
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