Albania (New World)

The United Republic of Albania, commonly known as the Albanian Republic (AR) or simply Albania, is a sovereign state located off the southern coast of Mediterranean Europe. Albania is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. The country's form of government is a democratic republic with a congressional system. Its capital city is Tirana. The current president—since 16 May 1992—is Marco Slezdevic III. Albania consists of four provinces: Angloe, Scati, Walrov and Irevous. The latter three have devolved administrations, each with varying powers, based in their capital cities, Edfark, Menendif and Geblido, respectively. Albanian influence can be observed in the history, culture and political systems of many of its allied countries. Albania is a developed country and has the world's twentieth-largest economy by nominal GDP.