Symbols of Albania

The National symbols of Albania are the symbols that are used in Albania to represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its culture and history. They may also be used in the Republic of Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece (Chameria), and Serbia (Preševo Valley), and by the Arbëreshë in Italy.

Official symbols

Symbol	Media	Remarks
Flag Flag of Albania		The states flag bears the lesser coat of arms. Readopted on 7 April 1992 .
National colours Red and black		Red and black first used by the League of Lezhë (1444–1479).
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Albania		Adopted by Albanian Parliament in 1992.
National anthem Himni i Flamurit	Himni i Flamurit (Instrumental) Albanian national anthem Problems playing this file? See media help.	"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 Romanian of Albanian origin poet Victor Eftimiu

Unofficial symbols

Symbol	Image	Remarks
National motto "You, Albania, give me honor, give me the name Albanian"
National animal Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos
Floral emblem Red Poppy Papaver rhoeas
National tree Olive Olea europaea
National instrument Çiftelia
National hat Qeleshja
National footwear Opingat

See also

• List of World Heritage Sites in Albania

References