The national flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Republikës së Shqipërisë) is a red flag with a black double-headed eagle in the center. The color red symbolizes bravery, strength, and valor. The double-headed eagle represents Albania's sovereign state. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 5:7, and the flag was adopted on November 28, 1912.
In the national coat of arms, which is blood-red and in the form of a shield, there is a Skanderbeg helmet with a yellow goat figure on a double-headed black eagle.
Albania, officially the Republic of Albania, is a country in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Tirana, and its population is about 2.812 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Greece, Italy, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.
Capital and largest city: | Tirana |
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Major Cities: | Durres, Vlore, Shkoder, Elbasan |
Official language: | Albanian |
Region: | Southern Europe |
Ethnic groups: | 83% Albanians, 1% Greeks, 16% others |
Religions: | 60% Muslims, 17% Christians, 3% Atheists, 20% others and unknowns |
Nationality name: | Albanian |
Area: | 28,748 km² (11,100 sq mi) |
Population: | 2.812 million (2021) |
Currency: | Lek |
Country codes: | AL, ALB (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .al |
Calling code: | +355 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇦🇱 |
Keywords: Flag and coat of arms of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri [Flamuri Kombëtar] dhe stema e Shqipërisë), GIF
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