Flag of Latvia - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Latvia features three horizontal bands of maroon, white, and maroon.It symbolizes courage, purity, and the nation’s historical struggle for freedom.

The National Flag of Latvia

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Latvia Flag Facts

CountryLatvia
CapitalRiga
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Official LanguageLatvian
ISO Country CodeLVA
Adopted On18 November 1918 (re-adopted 27 February 1990)
Design ByAnsis Cīrulis (popularized design)
National Day18 November (Proclamation Day)
National SongDievs, svētī Latviju! (National Anthem of Latvia)
Flag Ratio1:2
ColorsMaroon (Carmine Red), White
DesignHorizontal tricolor with maroon (top), white (middle), and maroon (bottom)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of MaroonRepresents the blood shed for freedom and independence
Meaning of WhiteSymbolizes peace, justice, and truth
Historical OriginInspired by a 13th-century legend of a wounded Latvian leader
Unique FeatureOne of the oldest national flag designs still in use in Europe
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