Explain the red color of the background. The background on the Albanian flag is red, which stands for hardiness, bravery, strength and valor, according to the website Flags and Nations of the World.
Explain the double-headed eagle design. The double-headed eagle is derived from the coat of arms of an Albanian general, the Christian Albanian Gjergj Kastrioti, known as Skanderbeg. Skanderbeg who led a revolt against the Ottoman rulers of Albania, resulting in brief independence for the country between 1443 and 1468. Albania is also known as "Land of the Eagles."
Explain the history of the Albanian flag. The eagle has been used on the Albanian flag since independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912. All versions of the Albanian flag have included the eagle, even those used under the Axis occupiers in the World War II. The current version replace the communist Albanian flag, which included a yellow star above the eagle.
