Albania
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The Albanian flag features a black double-headed eagle on a red background. The eagle is derived from the seal of the medieval Albanian noble house of Kastrioti, most famously Skanderbeg, who led resistance against the Ottoman Empire. The red represents bravery, strength, and valor.
Albania is known as 'Shqiperia' by its people, meaning 'Land of the Eagles', which is reflected in the double-headed eagle on its flag.
Adopted: 1912
