| Albania
(Republic of) History of Relations | Diplomatic
Representation | Travel Info | Health
Requirements | Climate Info | Currency
Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest
Groups/ Organisations History of Relations South
Africa and the Republic of Albania established official relations during 1992 Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Albania The
South African Ambassador to Rome, Italy is accredited to Albania on a non-residential
basis. HE Ambassador Mr L M Shope
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary South
African Embassy Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 08h00 to 16h30
Lunch: 12h15 to 13h00 Albanian Representation in South Africa Albania
has not appointed an Ambassador as yet, although they have an Honorary Consul
General in Johannesburg. Sir Nicholas W Rose
Honorary Consul-General
of the Republic of Albania Albanian
Honorary Consulate-General In addition, you may also wish to get
in touch with the Albanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs directly. Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania
Blv. "Zhan D’Ark"
Tirana
Albania
Tel: +335 42 295 21
Fax: +355 43 620 84
Website: http://www.mfa.gov.al
E-mail:
dshtypi@abissnet.com.al
Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans For more information
contact the Honorary Consulate-General in Johannesburg or Applications can be
submitted to the closest Albanian Embassy or Consulate or directly to the Albanian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tirana. Health Requirements For
further information go to Travelers'
Health
Climate Info
Although
Albania is a relatively small country, it has many climatic regions. The coast
has a typically Mediterranean climate; the highlands have a Mediterranean continental
climate. In both the lowlands and the interior, the weather varies remarkably
from north to south. The lowlands have mild winters, averaging at about 7 degrees
Celsius. Summer temperatures average at about 24 degrees Celsius with a high degree
of humidity, which makes it uncomfortable. In the southern lowlands, temperatures
average about five degrees higher throughout the year. For up-to-date weather
information click
here. Currency For current
exchange rates click
here. State and Official
Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact
the Treaty Section at 012 351 0892/0742 or send an e-mail to: jacobsm@foreign.gov.za Trade
Info For current information on trade statistics between South Africa
and Afghanistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No informatio | 
