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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"
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

National symbols of Albania
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Cultural icons	Heraldry State decoration Albanian Eagle Helmet of Skanderbeg Fauna and Flora Eagle Red poppy Olive Cuisine Tavë kosi Qofte Byrek Halvë Baklava Wine
Monuments	UNESCO Butrint Historic Centres of Berat and Gjirokastër Other Durrës Amphitheatre Royal Tombs of Selca e Poshtme Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid Region
People	Depicted on Albanian lek Naim Frashëri Ismail Qemali Pjetër Bogdani Gent Skanderbeg
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Unofficial	Albanian epic poetry Albanian dances Albanian clothing Albanian folklore Albanian art Albanian music Albanian literature Albanian theater Albanian cinema Albanian mythology
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