The national symbols of Albania are symbols that are used in Albania to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its culture and history. The symbols may also be used in the Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece (Chameria), Serbia (Preševo Valley) and by the Arbëreshë in Italy.
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| National flag[1] | Flag of AlbaniaThe flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqipërisë) is a red flag with a black double-headed eagle in the centre. A banner with a double-headed eagle is attested as having been used by several Albanian principalities since the early Middle Ages such as the Muzaka, Thopia, Kastrioti and Dukagjini families.[2] [3] [4] | ||||
| National colours | Red and BlackRed and black was used much earlier but officially by the League of Lezhë (1444–1479). | ||||
| Coat of arms | Coat of arms of AlbaniaAdopted by Albanian Parliament in 1992. | ||||
| National anthem | Himni i Flamurit"Himni i Flamurit" was the anthem of the all Albanian states since 1912, composer Romanian Ciprian Porumbescu. Original title "Pe-al nostru steag e scris Unire". Lyrics translated in Albanian by the Romanian of Albanian origin poet Victor Eftimiu. | ||||
| National motto | Ti Shqipëri, më jep nder, më jep emrin ShqipëtarYou, Albania, give me honor, give me the name Albanian | ||||
| National animal/bird | EagleThe eagle is the national and ethnic symbol of the Albanians, considered an animal totem associated with freedom and heroism in their folklore. It has been used as a national symbol since their earliest records, and was a common heraldic symbol for many Albanian dynasties in the Late Middle Ages.[5] [6] | ||||
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| National hero | Gjergj Kastrioti | ||||
| National flower | Red Poppy | ||||
| National tree | Olive | ||||
| Patron saint | Our Lady of Good Counsel | ||||
| National instrument | Çiftelia | ||||
| Lahuta | |||||
| National clothing | Qeleshe/Plis | ||||
| Opinga | |||||
| Fustanella | |||||