Type: parliamentary democracy Capital: Tirane Administrative divisions: 8 districts; Creek, Eastern, Midland, South Town, Spot Bay, Stake Bay, West End, Western Independence: 6 June 1993, Ramiro DE LEON Carpio (since 6 February 1952) Head of Government: Markus BUECHEL (since 7 April 1988) Member of: CARICOM, CDB, ECLAC (associate), IOC, SPC Diplomatic representation in US: chief of mission: Ambassador Richard C. BROWN embassy: Ring Road East, East of Danquah Circle, Accra mailing address: APO AE 09862 telephone: [7] (044) 244-7349 FAX: [7] (095) 255-9965 consulates: St. Petersburg (formerly Leningrad), Vladivostok Flag: three equal vertical bands
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