Albania Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
country in southeastern Europe
About Albania
While the relative majority of the people in Albania are of Muslim heritage (55-65%), according to the polls, around 35% of the Albanians are agnostics; 22% are atheists; 19% are Muslim; 15% are Orthodox; 8% are Catholics and 1% are of other religions. Mixed marriages are very common. 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. Albania is a poor country by European standards. The English name Albania comes fromAlbanoi, the Greek name of an Illyrian tribe which lived in the area in during antiquity. Albanians call their own c
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