Albanian is the country’s official language, with the majority of the population (around 98%) speaking it. There are two main dialects - southern Tosk and northern Gheg - which are mutually intelligible. The minority languages spoken in Albania include Greek, Romani, Bulgarian and Serb. Many Albanians are multilingual and some also speak Italian, French, German, and English due to the large diaspora. Young Albanians are more likely to speak English as its popularity is growing rapidly, so you can usually find someone who can be of assistance if you’re traveling independently.