Albania civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Albania with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
The capital, the Kuvendi, the 1998 Constitution and how naturalisation is granted.
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What is the capital of Albania?
Tirana
Tirana has been Albania's capital since 1920 and is its largest city.
What is the name of Albania’s parliament?
Kuvendi
The Kuvendi, or Assembly of Albania, is the country's single-chamber parliament.
In which year was Albania’s Constitution approved by referendum?
1998
Albania's Constitution was approved in a referendum in November 1998.
Who grants Albanian citizenship by naturalisation?
The President, by decree
Complete applications are sent to the President, who grants citizenship by decree. The oath is then taken before the mayor.
How many continuous years of lawful residence are usually needed to apply for naturalisation?
Seven
Under the 2020 citizenship law, applicants usually need at least seven continuous years of lawful residence in Albania.
History 5 questions
Skanderbeg, independence in 1912, King Zog and NATO membership in 2009.
In which city was Albanian independence declared in 1912?
Vlorë
Albanian independence from the Ottoman Empire was declared in Vlorë on 28 November 1912.
Who led the declaration of Albanian independence in 1912?
Ismail Qemali
Ismail Qemali led the assembly in Vlorë that declared independence and headed the first government.
Which 15th-century leader is Albania’s national hero for resisting the Ottomans?
Skanderbeg
Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg, led resistance to the Ottoman Empire for about 25 years.
Who was proclaimed King of the Albanians in 1928?
Ahmet Zogu
Ahmet Zogu was proclaimed King Zog I in 1928 and reigned until the Italian invasion of 1939.
In which year did Albania join NATO?
2009
Albania became a member of NATO on 1 April 2009.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The flag, the lek, the Albanian language and UNESCO sites such as Butrint and Berat.
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What is shown on Albania’s flag?
A black double-headed eagle on red
The red flag with a black double-headed eagle is linked to Skanderbeg.
What is the currency of Albania?
Lek
Albania's currency is the lek.
What are the two main dialects of the Albanian language?
Gheg and Tosk
Gheg is spoken mainly in the north and Tosk in the south. Standard Albanian is based largely on Tosk.
Which ancient site in southern Albania is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Butrint
Butrint, near Sarandë, has remains from Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian times and was listed by UNESCO in 1992.
Which Albanian town is known as the ‘city of a thousand windows’?
Berat
Berat is famous for its Ottoman-era houses with many windows. It is a UNESCO site together with Gjirokastër.
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