But there is another side to Albania. When Enver Hoxha's communist government ruled Albania, the Albanians were told that they had the highest standard of living in Europe. Actually, Albania is one of the poorest countries in Europe. So poor, in fact, that when the Kosovar refugees arrived in Albania after escaping Yugoslav forces, many of the refugees had more money and goods than the Albanians who received them. The road above is a main route between cities which, unusually, has tarmac.
Travel is difficult.