8.5 millions tourists visited Albania since January this year.

The last data was made public by the Prime Minister, Edi Rama, who added that this number was 7.5 million a year ago.

Premier said that this year Albania was visited by tourists from Mexico, Brasil, Canada, Australia or Azerbaijan.

"8.5 million foreign visitors visited Albania from January to August this year. The growing numbers also translate into a super-promotion for Albania, while the tourist year still continues with whole groups enjoying the attractions from north to south, from the Alps to the cultural sites, historical forts and UNESCO cities, without forgetting the fantastic food that has no comparison and the Albanian hospitality of the hoteliers who make us proud", wrote the Prime Minister.