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Country Facts:
Georgia vs. Albania

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

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Geography

Georgia vs. Albania - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Georgia is 26 911 mi², while the surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi². This means that the area of Georgia is 142% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
26 911 mi²
11 100 mi²

Coastline length

Georgia has a coastline of 192.6 mi, while Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

192.6 mi
224.9 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Georgia is Tbilisi, with a population of about 1 118 040 people. In contrast, the largest city in Albania is Tirana, where the population is 418 495.

1 118 040 ppl
418 495 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Georgia is Shkhara, its height is 17 037 ft. The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

17 037 ft
Shkhara
9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit

Highest recorded temperature

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Lowest recorded temperature

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-17.5°F
Voskopojë

Society

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

Population

The population of Georgia is about 3 989 167, while Albania is home to 2 877 797 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
3 989 167 ppl
2 877 797 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.3 years in Georgia and 79.2 years in Albania.

77.3 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.6 years in Georgia and 34.3 years in Albania.

38.6 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.05% in Georgia and 0.24% in Albania.

0.05%
0.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.6% in Georgia and 98.1% in Albania.

99.6%
98.1%

Language

In Georgia, the main language is Georgian, and in Albania the primary language is Albanian.

georgian
albanian

Religion

In Georgia, the main religion is Christianity; in Albania, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

5 901 000 ppl
Ranking: 42/174
4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 52/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Georgia: 14 761 Int$. Albania: 13 900 Int$.

14 761 Int$
Ranking: 89/194
13 900 Int$
Ranking: 93/194

Currency

Georgia: Lari (GEL). Albania: Lek (ALL).

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GEL
Lari
ALL
Lek

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Georgia - May, June, September; Albania - June, July, August.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
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Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 EUR - 30 EUR
T62 EUR - 83 EUR
B47 EUR - 59 EUR
T88 EUR - 112 EUR

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