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Interesting Facts about Albania - No. 10

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         McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald , in San Bernardino, California, United States.         Tirana, the capital of Albania has a lot of things in common with other European capitals – except one.  It’s one of the only capitals without a McDonalds (another is Vatican City).  Tirana is the heart of the country with a vibrant and youthful atmosphere.  Post-Communist transformation is most apparent here.  It’s practically unrecognizable from its old self.  Primary colours decorate the buildings, more public squares and pedestrian streets, as well as new business and shopping. Check out Blloku where there are great bars, as well as the grand boulevard with interesting relics from the Ottoman Empire. If you’re in Tirana and find yourself craving an American style hamburger, check out Kolonat , an Albania fast f...