Facts about Tirana are many and no two accounts of the city are the same when it comes to recording certain typical features of this city .Tirana is the capital of Albania and is one of the largest capital cities in Albania and South Central Europe. The city of Tirana was built in 1114 and was founded by Suleiman Pasha. It is located at about 41.33 degrees north and 19.82 degrees east, in the eponymous district and county. The average latitude of the place is 295 feet above sea level. The capital at Tirana lies on the Ishm River about 20 miles inland. The entire city is about 2 million in population and the Tirana airport is about 25 miles from the city center. Whoever is visiting Tirana is required to have a visa and the nationals of countries like Great Britain, Canada and the US and the UK, all are entitled to have a visa. Only nationals of Greece are not required to have a visa.
Albania is a very diverse society and the city of Tirana is indicative of this. There are many ways of discovering Tirana, integral to Facts about Tirana. The city is known for its great art and cultural life, while men can be seen wearing a modern Western attire. Many women are expected to dress modestly according to Islamic scriptures. The women though are increasingly becoming more and more western in their thought processes and thereby the rules of dressing are becoming more relaxed. The Tirana climate too is very invigorating and mild. The climate is temperate and warm and dry spells occur between June and September. The cool season starts from October and lasts till May. The best time to visit is always May to June and middle of September.
Facts about Tirana includes the country's form of government. After periods of turmoil there have been efforts to bring about a democratic set up in Albania. The country is emerging as a democracy which is a very encouraging sign in the Balkan region of Europe. The founding of the city, it is said is possible because of the fertile plains that the city of Tirana is occupying. Moreover, the city of Tirana is at the crossroads of the Adriatic and the Eastern Albanian plains through the K'rab's valley and the Shkumbin River with the inner parts of the Balkan Peninsula.
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