CapitalTirana Independencia28 Noviembre 1912 (from Ottoman Empire) Feriado nacionalDía de la Independencia, 28 Noviembre (1912) Constitucióna new constitution was adoptada by popular referendum on 28 Noviembre 1998; note - the opposition Democratic Party boycotted the vote Sufragio18 años de edad; universal y obligatorio Poder Executivojefe de estado:Presidente of the Republic Rexhep MEIDANI (desde 24 July 1997)
jefe de gobierno:Prime Minister Ilir META (desde 29 October 1999)
cabinet:Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and approved by the president
elections:president elected by the People's Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 24 July 1997 (next to be held NA 2002); prime minister appointed by the president
election results:Rexhep MEIDANI elected president; People's Assembly vote by number - total votes 122, for 110, against 3, abstained 2, invalid 7 |
