This book is one of the first to give a comprehensive and detailed overview of the complete geography of Albania in English. It highlights the most important and manifold potentials of nature, society and economy of Albania as well as development problems during different time periods. One focus lies on Albania's perspectives and challenges for the future. Beside natural aspects also topics such as migration, poverty, social situation, economy, urban development, regional disparities among others are discussed. This book appeals to academics and researchers of geography, regional development and related disciplines as well as teachers and students of geography, geology, natural sciences, social sciences, economics. The book is also attractive for media representatives, tourists and other interested individuals travelling to Albania.

• PART I - INTRODUCTION, POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS.- Introduction.- I.1. General geographical features of Albania.- I.2. Historical and Political Geography.- I.3. Ethnic Groups and Religions.- I.3.2. Religions.- PART II - LANDSCAPE OF ALBANIA.- II.1. Geological construction.- II.2. The relief.- II.3. Climate.- II.4. Waters.- II.5. Soils.- II.6. Flora and fauna.- II.7. Albanian natural and cultural heritage.- PART III - DEMOGRAPHICS.- III.2. Sociocultural features.- III.2. Sociocultural features.- PART IV - THE ECONOMY.- PART V - GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS.- INDEX.