Why in the news?

  • Albania became the first country to induct an AI powered government minister- Diella.

Albania

  • Location: Located in the Balkan Peninsula in South-eastern Europe.
  • Capital: Tirana
  • Neighbouring Countries: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.
  • Maritime boundary: Adriatic Sea and Ionian Sea
  • Strategic Location:
    • Adriatic–Ionian coastline gives access to Mediterranean trade routes.
    • Acts as a gateway between Western Europe and Balkan states.
  • Geopolitics
    • NATO member.
    • EU candidate- Accession talks in progress.
    • Balances ties between EU, US, Turkey, and regional Balkan states.