| ALBANIA - 13.3M/50.3K * A passport is required. An entry card will be issued at the point of entry for $10 (U.S.) that is valid for a stay of up to 30 days. Apply for an extension of up to 180 days at the local police station. Departure fee $10 (U.S.), payable in U.S. dollars or local currency (lek). For additional information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Albania at 2100 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/223-4942) ALBANIA: CIA World Fact Book, 20041216; pop 3.5M Muslim=70%, Albanian Orthodox=20%, R.C.=10%; GDP per capita=$4,500 Albania: MAP; coastline 362 km Albania: Lonely Planet - Albania: MAP Albania: History - Albania: Chronology Tirana: 1.240K/9.570; pop 300K Vlore/Apollonia (Fier ?): 10,100/51; pop 75K Gjirokastra: 16,300/392; pop 40K Gjirokastra: details Butrint: Ramsar site, lake;17,700/457 Butrint: National Park Durress: largest port ; 107/15 Shkodra: 51,500/1,010 Rozafa, the immured woman Shkodra: pop 81,000 Albania Tour: U.S.Entomology Prof. Douglass G. Pfeiffer |
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