Albania

geographical name Al·ba·nia \al-ˈbā-nē-ə, -nyə also ȯl-\

Definition of ALBANIA

ancient country Europe in E Caucasus region on W side of Caspian Sea

country S Europe in Balkan Peninsula on the Adriatic; a republic ∗ Tiranë area 11,100 square miles (28,749 square kilometers), pop 3,069,275

ALBANIA Defined for Kids

geographical name Al·ba·nia \al-ˈbā-nē-ə, -nyə\

country S Europe in Balkan Peninsula on Adriatic; capital, Tirane

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