Albania

Albania is a country located in Southeastern Europe, along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. It borders Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Known for its diverse landscapes ranging from mountainous regions to coastal areas, Albania has a rich cultural heritage influenced by ancient Illyrian civilizations and later Ottoman rule. The country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912 and has since undergone significant political transformations, including periods of communist rule followed by democratic reforms.