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Albania

Last modified by Driving Directions on 01/24/2021

Location: Southeast Europe Official name: Republic of Albania Formation (date of independence / date current borders were established): 1912 / 1921 Capital city: Tirana Population: 3.2 million / 302 people per sq mile (117 people per sq km) Total land area: 11,100 square miles (28,748 square km) Language(s) spoken: Albanian (official language), Greek Main religions: …

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Albedo

Last modified by Driving Directions on 12/03/2024

Albedo measures the Sun’s energy reflected by Earth’s surface, influencing climate and energy balance. Vegetation, ice, and urban areas play critical roles, with changes impacting global warming and weather patterns. For a detailed description, click on the article title.