Flag of Albania
Colors
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Meaning & Symbolism
Red represents bravery, strength, and courage. The black double-headed eagle is a heraldic symbol representing the sovereignty of the Albanian state.
History
Officially adopted on November 28, 1912, the day of independence from the Ottoman Empire. The double-headed eagle was the symbol of national hero Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg.
Curiosities
Albania is known as "Shqipëria" (Land of the Eagles) by its inhabitants. Skanderbeg used the eagle to symbolize the unity of the Albanian people.
