Call Albania

To call a landline in Albania from the United States, simply follow these straightforward dialing tips:

• first dial 011, the U.S. exit code;
• next dial 355, the country code for Albania;
• then dial the area code (1-2 digits. See a sample calling code list below);
• and finally, dial the phone number (5–7 digits).

If dialing Albania from anywhere in the world, you simply need to perform the following:

• place the exit code: It’s also referred to as the IDD code (International Direct Dialing) or ISD code (International Subscriber Dialing). For most countries, it’s 00 or +. For the USA and Canada, it’s 011;
• country code: Each country has a unique phone code;

• area code: This is the code for a part of Albania. It’s usually a general area or a city;
• local number: The local number you would like to dial.

Here is a list of large area codes and town calling codes in Albania:

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• Mother Teresa is the country’s heroine . She is also the only Nobel laureate from Albania.
• The majority of Albanians are Muslim . This is because of the country had been under Ottoman rule. Islam was introduced into the country in the 14th century, but the majority of the people became Islamized during the 17th century.
• In 1967, Albania was proclaimed as the first atheist state in the world . Under the leadership of Enver Hoxha, religion was banned and anyone breaking the law was to be jailed for 3 to 10 years.
• The current Republic of Albania is the fourth republic to be established in the country . It was formed on April 29, 1991.
• Among the nations in the Balkans, Albania ranks fourth in reduced unemployment rates . This low level of unemployment is due to the country’s reforms geared towards its economy and state institutions.

• The highest point in Albania is Mount Korab , which is 2,764 metres high. Albania shares this mountain with two other countries, Kosovo and Macedonia. The mountain is the highest point in both other countries as well.
• Lake Skadar, Southern Europe’s largest lake, is found in Albania . The lake, whose surface area varies between 370 sq km and 530 sq km, is shared between Albania and Montenegro. Only a third of the lake lies within Albanian borders.
• The oldest lake in Europe is found in Albania . The lake, known as Ohrid, is one of the world’s ancient lakes. A variety of unique plants and animal species, as well as living fossils, are found at the lake. The lake is protected by UNESCO due to its heritage.
• The country has 13 small islands . Only two of them are more than 1 square kilometre. These two islands are Kunë and Sazan.
• Four glaciers were discovered in the country in 2009 by a group of explorers from the University of Colorado. The unique glaciers found in North Albania’s Cursed Mountains lie at a low altitude of 2,000 metres and are the southernmost glaciers in Europe.

• The small country has significant biodiversity . A variety of 3,250 plant species can be found in the country, which is almost one third of all plant species found in Europe.
• 91 animal species declared globally endangered can are found in the country . These include the pygmy cormorant, Mediterranean monk seal, and the Dalmatian pelican.
• Albania is one of the European countries with a long history of growing grapes . Vines were grown in the country as early as the ice age, and the oldest seeds found in Albania are between 4,000 and 6,000 years of age.
• Albania is among the leading chromium producing and exporting countries in the world . It is also known for producing coal, nickel and copper.

• The majority of the country’s income comes from its service sector, especially tourism . Lonely Planet recommended the country as a choice travel destination in 2011. Between 2005 and 2012, Albania recorded an incredible 740% increase in the number of foreign tourists.

Source:

worldatlas.com/articles/fun-facts-about-albania.html/