Flags and Cultural Highlights of European Countries

EUROPE

One. FLAG OF ALBANIA (Tirana)

. The flag of Albania is a red flag with a silhouetted black double-headed eagle in the center. The red stands for bravery, strength, valor and bloodshed, while the eagle represents the sovereign state of Albania. The flag was established as the national flag of Albania when the country gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire in nineteen twelve.

CURRENCY - ALBANIAN LEK

. Albania is famous for its remarkable historical structures. The oldest castle in the country, Kruje Castle, is an important reminder of the bravery of Skanderbeg whilst protecting his nation against the Ottoman Empire.

. Albania Used To Be The Poorest Country In Europe ....

. Seventy percent Of The Country Is Filled With Mountains.

. The Highest Point Is Maje E Korabit ....

. Raki Is The National Drink.

. Albania is an ethnically homogeneous country, where the overwhelming majority of the population speaks Albanian, which is also the official language. It has two distinct dialects: Tosk, spoken in the south, and Gheg, spoken in the north.