Flag of Albania

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The national flag of Albania is a base red flag with a black two-headed eagle in the centre. It is derived from the similar seal of Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg, a 15th century Albanian who led the revolt against the Ottoman Empire that resulted in brief independence for Albania from 1443 to 1478. The current flag was officially adopted on April 7, 1992, but previous Albanian states such as the Kingdom of Albania and the post-war communist state had used much the same flag, with the former sporting the "Helmet of Skanderbeg" above the eagle and the latter a red star with a yellow rim.

The flag of Albania may be the inspiration for the flag of the fictional nation of Syldavia in Hergé's Tintin cartoons. It also influenced the revival of the Navarrese arrano beltza.

See also

• Emblem of Albania
• The Tale of the Eagle

National flags
List of national flags | List of national coats of arms

External links

• Albania at Flags of the World