Flag of Albania
A red field with a black double-headed eagle in the centre.
- Colours
- red
- black
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1992
What the flag of Albania means
The black double-headed eagle comes from the seal of Skanderbeg, the 15th-century hero who led Albanian resistance to the Ottoman Empire. Red stands for bravery, strength and the blood of those who fought for the country.
Where is Albania?
Albania is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are North Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Albania adopted?
The current flag of Albania was adopted in 1992.
What colours are on the flag of Albania?
The main colours of the flag of Albania are red and black.