The document summarizes key facts about Albania. It states that Albania has a long history, with the earliest settlers being the ancient Illyrians in the 4th century BC. Albania was occupied by the Ottoman Empire until 1912 when it declared independence. From 1946 to 1992 it was a communist state within the Soviet Union. It has since become a democracy. The document provides demographic information, noting Tirana as the capital and the Albanian language as unique. It also highlights some famous Albanians and describes popular tourist destinations in northern, western, and southern Albania.