Albania Fact File

Recent History

In 1990 Albania ended 44 years of xenophobic communist rule under dictator Enver Hoxha and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as corrupt governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, a dilapidated infrastructure, widespread gangsterism, and disruptive political opponents.

The Democratic party were re-elected in 2009 for another four year term under leader Sali Berisha and are trying very hard to get into the European Union. As of 2008 they have joined NATO.

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