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Country Facts:
Albania vs. Somalia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Albania and Somalia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Albania vs. Somalia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi², while the surface area of Somalia is 246 201 mi². This means that the area of Somalia is 2118% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
11 100 mi²
246 201 mi²

Coastline length

Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi, while Somalia has a coastline of 2 071.0 mi.

224.9 mi
2 071.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Albania is Tirana, with a population of about 418 495 people. In contrast, the largest city in Somalia is Mogadishu, where the population is 2 120 000.

418 495 ppl
2 120 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, its height is 9 068 ft. The highest peak in Somalia is Shimbiris, which rises to a height of 8 038 ft.

9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit
8 038 ft
Shimbiris

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

-17.5°F
Voskopojë
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Society

Albania vs. Somalia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Albania is about 2 877 797, while Somalia is home to 15 893 222 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
2 877 797 ppl
15 893 222 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 79.2 years in Albania and 55.3 years in Somalia.

79.2 years
55.3 years

Average age

The average age is 34.3 years in Albania and 18.5 years in Somalia.

34.3 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.24% in Albania and 2.35% in Somalia.

0.24%
2.35%

Literacy

98.1%
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Language

In Albania, the main language is Albanian, and in Somalia the primary language is Somali.

albanian
somali

Religion

In Albania, the main religion is Islam; in Somalia, the main religion is Islam.

islam
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 52/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

13 900 Int$
Ranking: 93/194
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Currency

Albania: Lek (ALL). Somalia: Somali Shilling (SOS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
ALL
Lek
SOS
Somali Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Albania: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Somalia: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Albania has right-hand traffic, Somalia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSOSALL

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Albania - June, July, August; Somalia - January, February.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B48 EUR - 60 EUR
T90 EUR - 121 EUR
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