NATIONAL SYMBOLS
ALBANIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM “The patriotic song “Rreth flamurit të përbashkuar”, with lyrics written by Asdreni in 1912 in Bucharest, became the national anthem of Albania with the Proclamation of Independence on November 28, 1912. Asdreni’s poem was sung to the music of the Romanian composer Ciprian Porumbescu (1853–1883) by the choir of the Albanian Society of Bucharest, from where it was brought to Albania by H. Mosi. The anthem was first learned by the Korça choral group, which also sang it in Vlora on the occasion of the Declaration of Independence. Since then, it has spread and become the national anthem of Albania.
Emblem of the Republic of Albania
The coat of arms of the Republic of Albania represents a red shield with a black double-headed eagle in the middle. At the top of the shield, in gold, is placed the helmet of Skanderbeg.
Flag of the Republic of Albania
The national flag is red with a black double-headed eagle in the middle.
The form and dimensions of the national symbols, the content of the text of the national anthem, as well as their use are regulated by law.
Constitution
The new Constitution of the Republic of Albania was approved by popular referendum on November 28, 1998.
National Holiday of the Republic of Albania
November 28, 1912 (Flag’s Day)
