During much of the 1990's, its president was cardiologist Sali Berisha, who resigned in 1997 following riots over pyramid schemes.
During much of the 1990's, its president was cardiologist Sali Berisha, who resigned in 1997 following riots over pyramid schemes. This state was an Ottoman possession for over 400 years, but gained its independence in 1912 following the First Balkan War. Its national hero is Skanderbeg, who rebelled against Turkish domination in the mid-15th century. From 1925-39, it was ruled by King Zog, and for nearly forty years after World War II, it was a Communist autocracy headed by Enver Hoxha. For ten points, identify this nation on the Adriatic with capital at Tirana.
During much of the 1990's, its president was cardiologist Sali Berisha, who resigned in 1997 following riots over pyramid schemes.
Republic of {Albania}