Albania 101
What animal is shown on Albania’s national flag?
A double-headed eagle
What sweet dessert made of layers of pastry, nuts, and syrup is popular in Albania and throughout the Balkans?
Bakllava
What is the capital of Albania?
Tirana
What does the Albanian word “faleminderit” mean in English?
Thank you
Name the song
Te ka lali shpirt
What date is celebrated as Albania’s Independence Day and Flag Day?
November 28
What strong fruit brandy is traditionally served in Albania and other parts of the Balkans?
Raki
What 2 countries border Albania to the east?
North Macedonia and Kosovo
How many letters are in the Albanian alphabet?
36
Which Albanian-born singer has hits like New Rules?
Dua Lipa
What is the currency of Albania?
Often paired with byrek, this refreshing Albanian drink is made primarily from yogurt, water, and salt
Dhallë
What is the name of Albania's national hero?
Gjergj Kastriot Skenderbeu
The Albanian language is separated into what two dialects?
Gheg and Tosk
What is the music genre consisting of ancient multi-part traditional group-singing style with only vocals from southern Albania called?
Iso Polifoni
At Albanian weddings and celebrations, guests often join together to perform this traditional form of folk dancing
Valle
What is the national dish of Albania (Hint:pertains to Albania ONLY!!)
Tavë Kosi
In which city did Ismail Qemali declare Albania's independence in 1912?
Vlora
What is another word for byrek in the eastern region of Albania? (Korce county)
Lakror
Which Albanian singer is known for songs such as “Tunde moj Selinë” and also appeared on Big Brother VIP 5?
Kristi Lamaj
What is the name of the ancient people frequently associated with the ancestry of Albanians in Albanian national tradition and historical scholarship?
The Illyrians
What dessert associated with Elbasan is made from flour, butter, sugar, and nuts, has a crumbly texture, and is traditionally associated with Ditën e Verës?
Ballokume
This territory of northwestern Greece, home to indigenous Albanians is known in Albanian by this name
Çamëria
Finish the Albanian phrase that is typically said after someone sneezes: “Shëndet, fjalë e ____.
Vërtetë
Which Albanian rapper is associated with the number 44 in his song titles? Hint: Got his fame from tiktok
Cllevio Masoni