Head of state: Bamir Topi 
Head of government: Sali Berisha
Form of government: Parliamentarian Republic
Area: 28,748 km2
Capital: Tirana
Population: 3.07 million
Religions: 70% Muslims, 20% Orthodox, 10% Catholics
Language: Albanian
Currency: Lek (ALL)
Gross domestic product (gdp): USD 11.9bn
Change against previous year: +2.3%
Gdp per person: USD 3,913
Swiss colony: 82 persons
Swiss exports: CHF 39.7m
Change against previous year: +6%
Swiss imports: CHF 1.6 million
Change against previous year: -31%