Albanian, the countrys official language, is spoken by almost 98% of the population of Albania. There are two main spoken dialects of Albanian, southern Tosk and northern Gheg, and they are mutually intelligible.

What is the Albanian language similar to?

The Albanian language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages but has its own specifics, similar to Greek or Armenian, which means it does not have any direct similarities with other languages in the same family.

Does Albanian speak Arabic?

Albania is an ethnically homogeneous country with a vast majority of the population speaking the Albanian language. Compared to neighboring European languages, Albanian is rich in Arabic vocabulary as a result of the historical conditions that linked Albania during the last six centuries to the East and Ottoman rule.

Does Albanian speak Italian?

Many Albanians at home, in the region and around the world speak more than two languages. Italian is widely spoken throughout Albania. Nowadays, knowledge of English is growing very rapidly, especially among the youth. Various languages are spoken by ethnic minorities: Greek, Aromanian, Macedonian, etc.

Is Albania a safe country to visit?

It is a safe country Albania is one of the least dangerous places in Europe. According to the UK Foreign Office, public safety is generally good, and there are very few reports of crime aimed at foreigners or tourists, although pickpocketing does happen.

Is Albanian easy to learn?

People say Albanian is hard to learn because it is not comparable to other languages. When learning Albanian, most of the languages words dont sound similar to their English synonyms, which can make memorizing vocabulary difficult for English-speakers.