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Albania General Information

Language:Albanian
Electricity:220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:355
Driving:Driving is on the left. International or national licence required
Currency:Lek (ALL 1 = 100 Qindarka)
Business/Social Hints:Some executives speak a second language. Local body language customs can lead to misunderstandings. Nodding the head up and down may indicate "no", and a side-to-side movement "yes"
Public Holidays:2009
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 6 Jan Orthodox Christmas, 14 Mar Summer Day, 23 Mar Nevruz, 10 Apr Good Friday, 13 Apr Easter Monday, 20 Apr Orthodox Easter, 1 May May Day, 21 Sep Lesser Bajram (Eid al-Fitr), 19 Oct Beatification of Mother Teresa, 27 Nov Greater Bajram (Eid ul-Adha), 28 Nov Independence, 30 Nov Liberation Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Emergency Services:Police: 19. Fire: 17. Ambulance: 22235
Clothing:Light clothes for summer, plus warmer wear for trips to mountain areas. Warm clothes & rainwear for winter & thermals for trips to mountain areas