National symbols of Albania

The symbols may also be used in the Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Greece (Chameria), Serbia (Preševo Valley) and by the Arbëreshë in Italy.

A banner with a double-headed eagle is attested as having been used by several Albanian principalities since the early Middle Ages such as the Muzaka, Thopia, Kastrioti and Dukagjini families.

"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".

You, Albania, give me honor, give me the name Albanian The eagle is the national and ethnic symbol of the Albanians, considered an animal totem associated with freedom and heroism in their folklore.