Albania's border is formed by mountain ranges (limestone) bordering Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Greece. Approximately two-thirds of Albania's territory is located higher than 1,000 m above sea level. The lowlands that are surrounded by mountain ranges comprise the largest areas of settlement in Albania.
Around the Mediterranean coasts the land is partly swampland and is also utilised for cultivating rice.

Approximately one-third of Albania's territory is forestland. Along the mountain range from the north to south is where the climate division is located. Along the Mediterranean coasts the climate is mild (hot summers and mild and rainy winters), whereas the climate is rougher inland and in the alpine regions of Albania. Here winters are abundant in snow and rainy summers are more similar to the continental climate that is characteristic for southeastern Europe.

In the alpine regions of Albania there are wolves, bears and eagles (symbol of the crest) to be found.

The 367m² large and 286m deep Ohrid Lake along the border between Albania and Macedonia is especially charming. It was formed millions of years ago, just like other lakes in the area, as a result of the lowered earth's crust and is nowadays fed by many subterrestrial watercourses.
Albania is especially attractive for it has not been flooded by mass tourism yet and many regions have continued to remain relatively untouched.