Latvia

Latvia
Adopted	February 27, 1990
Designed by	Ansis Cīrulis
Proportions	1:2

The flag of Latvia is carmine-red with a horizontal white stripe going through the centre of the flag. This stripe's thickness is one-fifth the length of the hoist.

Symbolism

Red represents blood shed in the fight for independence, and white represents truth.

History

Latvia
(1921-1940)

Latvian SSR
(1940-1953)

Latvian SSR
(1953-1991)

Latvia
(since 1991)

Trivia

• Although adopted recently, the Latvian flag is one of the first national flags in vexillological history, dating back to a 13th century battle.
• The current design was officially adopted in 1918, but was made illegal during its Soviet period.

References

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Latvia