Albania is located in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, and North Macedonia to the east. To the west, it has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea, while the Ionian Sea lies to the southwest. The country features diverse landscapes, including mountains, hills, and plains, with the Albanian Alps in the north and the Shkodra Plain in the northwest. The climate in Albania varies from Mediterranean along the coast to continental in the interior. The country is rich in natural resources, including forests and mineral deposits. Major rivers like the Vjosa and Drin flow through Albania, contributing to its fertile valleys and agricultural potential.