Albania
Albanian Currency: The Lek, Exchange Rates and Paying in Albania
Albania's currency is the Albanian lek (ALL). Here's how it compares with the euro and dollar, what the notes look like, and how to pay for things on your trip.
Dmitrii Medvedko
Founder of Skanderly. Lives in Vlorë, Albania, and builds the course and its learning tools.
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reviewed 4 articlesupdated 9 October 2026
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Culture
Albanian Names and Surnames: Meanings, Pronunciation and History
Albanian names follow a simple pattern: a personal name, a father's name and a surname that never changes with gender. Here are meanings, pronunciation and origins.
Albanian language
Albanian Language Family: Where Albanian Fits and What It Resembles
Albanian belongs to the Indo-European family but forms a branch of its own, with no close living relatives. Here is where it comes from and what it resembles.
Culture
Albanian Songs: Genres, Singers and How to Learn the Language
Albanian music runs from southern iso-polyphony to estrada stage pop and modern rap. Here are ten Albanian songs for a first listen, plus the singers and tips for learning the language.