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Neighboring Countries of Albania
Albania shares land borders with 4 countries: Greece (212 km), Montenegro (186 km), North Macedonia (181 km) and Kosovo (112 km).
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Countries bordering Albania
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Albania citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Greece |
Athens | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Montenegro |
Podgorica | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 North Macedonia |
Skopje | Visa-free · 90 days | |
 Kosovo |
Pristina | Visa-free · 90 days |
Greece accounts for 31% of Albania's 691 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Albania
Location
Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea, between Greece to the south and Montenegro and Kosovo to the north
Area
28,748 km² — slightly smaller than Maryland
Terrain
Mostly mountains and hills; small plains along coast
Climate
Mild temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters; hot, clear, dry summers; interior is cooler and wetter
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Maja e Korabit (Golem Korab) 2,764 m. Lowest: Adriatic Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 708 m.
Natural resources
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, bauxite, chromite, copper, iron ore, nickel, salt, timber, hydropower, arable land
Natural hazards
Destructive earthquakes; tsunamis occur along southwestern coast; floods; drought
Good to know
Strategic location along Strait of Otranto (links Adriatic Sea to Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea)
Neighbours of Albania's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Serbia
TürkiyeAlso with 4 neighbours in Europe
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- Visa-free countries for Albania passport holders
- Albania visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Albania
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).