Flag of Albania
Eastern Europe · AL · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionEastern Europe
- ISO codeAL
- Source formatSVG (infinitely scalable)
- Available downloadsSVG · PNG · JPG · WEBP · ICO · PDF
Download the flag of Albania as SVG, PNG, JPG, WEBP, ICO or PDF in any resolution you need.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Albania |
|---|
| Country | Albania |
|---|
| Official Name | Republic of Albania |
|---|
| Capital | Tirana |
|---|
| Continent | Europe |
|---|
| Region | Southeast Europe |
|---|
| ISO Code | AL / ALB |
|---|
| Internet Domain | .al |
|---|
| Calling Code | +355 |
|---|
| Currency | Albanian lek (ALL) |
|---|
| Official Language(s) | Albanian |
|---|
| Demonym | Albanian |
|---|
| Area | 28,748 km² |
|---|
| Population | 2,866,376 (approx.) |
|---|
| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
|---|
| United Nations Member | Yes |
|---|
Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Albania |
|---|
| Current Version Adopted | 7 April 1992 |
|---|
| Design First Used | 1443 |
|---|
| Flag Proportion | 5:7 |
|---|
| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
|---|
| Number of Colours | 2 |
|---|
| Main Colours | Red, Black |
|---|
| Designer | Traditional; based on the seal of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg |
|---|
| Design Type | Red field with a black double-headed eagle |
|---|
| Nickname | Flamuri Kombëtar |
|---|
| Official Status | Official national flag |
|---|
| Governing Authority | Government of Albania |
|---|
Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
|---|
| Red | | #E41E20 | 228, 30, 32 | 0, 87, 86, 11 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
| Black | | #000000 | 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 100 | No official Pantone reference |
|---|
Flag Design and Symbolism
| Double-headed eagle | Taken from the seal of Skanderbeg, the 15th-century leader of Albanian resistance against the Ottomans |
|---|
| Red | Stands for the bravery, strength and bloodshed of the Albanian people. |
|---|
| Black | Stands for the double-headed eagle of Skanderbeg and Albanian sovereignty. |
|---|
Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
|---|
| 1443 | Skanderbeg raises the eagle banner at Krujë |
|---|
| 28 November 1912 | Flown at the declaration of independence in Vlorë |
|---|
| 1946 | A red star is added under communist rule |
|---|
| 7 April 1992 | The star is removed and the present flag is confirmed |
|---|
| Present | The flag remains in official use |
|---|
Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 5:7 |
|---|
| Hoist (height) | 5 units |
|---|
| Fly (width) | 7 units |
|---|
| Layout | Red field with a black double-headed eagle |
|---|
| Band / Stripe Construction | No stripes; the eagle is centred on a plain field |
|---|
| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
|---|
| Governing Specification | Law No. 8926 on the National Flag |
|---|
How the Flag of Albania Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
|---|
| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
|---|
| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
|---|
| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
|---|
| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
|---|
| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
|---|
| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
|---|
| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
|---|
| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
|---|
| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
|---|
Other Official Flags of Albania
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
|---|
| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
|---|
| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | No |
|---|
| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
|---|
| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
|---|
| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | No |
|---|
| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
|---|
| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
|---|
| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
|---|
Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 34 years |
|---|
| Adoption Date | 7 April 1992 |
|---|
| Earliest Recorded Use | 1443 |
|---|
| Designer | Traditional; based on the seal of George Kastrioti Skanderbeg |
|---|
| Nickname | Flamuri Kombëtar |
|---|
| Dominant Colour | Red |
|---|
| Flags It Resembles | Montenegro and Serbia also use a double-headed eagle |
|---|
| Notable Feature | Red field with a black double-headed eagle |
|---|
