Studying About Albania for Youngsters – Lesson Plans

Second up in our parade of countries is Albania (try the publish on Afghanistan for teenagers for those who missed it!). I’ll admit to figuring out nearly nothing about Albania, so let’s study collectively.

Albania Fundamentals

To start with, Albania is formally the Republic of Albania, and it’s positioned in Japanese Europe. It’s bordered by Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Montenegro, and in addition has the Adriatic Sea on its western border. The capital is Tirana. It was estimated in 2022 that almost 2.8 million individuals lived there.

Albanian is the official language, however individuals there additionally communicate Greek, Aromanian and Macedonian.

Albania has spent a lot of its historical past dominated by different nations and empires, and it has been an impartial nation since 1912. The nation covers 11,100 sq. miles (or 28,748 sq. kilometers) and consists of mountains, plains and coastal areas.

Mom Teresa was born in Albania and is the one Albanian to have obtained a Nobel Prize.

Nationwide Symbols

The Albanian flag has a crimson background with a two-headed eagle silhouette in black. The flag was adopted in 1912. Crimson symbolizes bravery, power, valor and bloodshed, whereas the eagle is a logo of Albania. (Eagles have been used for heraldic functions within the area for a whole bunch of years and the double-headed eagle was utilized by Albanian nationalists throughout their combat for independence.)

The eagle can be thought of the nationwide animal and image of Albania.

“Himni i Flamurit” is the nationwide anthem, which you’ll be able to hearken to beneath:

Albania Actions for Youngsters

Chasing the Donkey has some enjoyable details about Albania that children would possibly take pleasure in. Exercise Village has Albania printables together with a flag to paint, worksheets, a map and extra (these can be found to their members). Youngsters Konnect additionally has an incredible assortment of free worksheets and truth sheets associated to Albania.

Older children would possibly just like the story of Rozafa Citadel, which legend has it could not keep standing till a lady was trapped within the partitions. Or learn the tales of the legendary Mujo and Halil, or hearken to the music “Mujo, Halil and the Fairies.”

Need to strive some Albanian meals? A preferred lamb and rice dish known as Tavë Kosi is taken into account the nationwide dish; Jess Eats & Travels has a simplified model. Fërgesë, which is manufactured from tomatoes, peppers and cheese, is one other widespread dish. Discover a recipe at the Overseas Fork. Or strive Byrek, a spinach and feta pie that exhibits the Greek affect on Albania delicacies (do this recipe from Polkadot Passport).

Books About Albania for Youngsters

I didn’t discover plenty of books on the market for studying extra about Albania, however you may try My First Guide – Albania by Penelope Palette, or this cute Albania Coloring Guide with enjoyable details.

If you recognize of books or different assets for teenagers studying about Albania I’d like to learn about them!