Lushnjë, Albania

Capital City

With a population of just 22,400, Lushnjë offers little in the way of cosmopolitan amenities. This agricultural center in central Albania is primarily known for its olive oil production and as the site of a historic congress that declared Tirana the capital. While the temperate Mediterranean climate is suitable for growing crops, the local bureaucracy can be a persistent headache. Those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle may find Lushnjë suitable, but the city holds little appeal for those in search of urban sophistication.