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The flag of Albania (Albanian: Flamuri i Shqpëirisë) was first used since the country gained independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, and reused ever since 2002.
Design[]
The flag showcases a red background with a black, double-headed eagle layered on top.
Variants[]
Military[]
Naval Ensign
Naval Ensign
Miscellaneous[]
Variation used when stylised as a banner
Presidential Flag
Symbolism[]
The red stands for bravery, valour, bloodshed and strength, while the black double-headed eagle represents the sovereignty of the state of Albania.
History[]
Historical Flags[]
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Ottoman Albania (1479–1912)
Provisional Government (1912–1914)
Republic of Central Albania (1913–1914)
Principality of Albania (1915)
Province of Korçë (1916–1920)
Congress of Lushnjë (1920)
Albanian Republic (1925–1928)
Albanian Kingdom (1928–1934)
Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939)
Kingdom of Albania during Italian occupation (1939–1943)
Kingdom of Albania during Nazi occupation (1939–1943)
People's Socialist Republic of Albania (1946–2002)
Redesigns[]
Albania flag redesign by Curious Catfish, Apr 2025.
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Disputed states
Dependencies and overseas territories
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