Flag of Lithuania - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of Lithuania features three horizontal bands of yellow, green, and red.It symbolizes sunlight and prosperity, the nation’s forests, and the courage of its people.

The National Flag of Lithuania

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Lithuania Flag Facts

CountryLithuania
CapitalVilnius
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Official LanguageLithuanian
ISO Country CodeLTU
Adopted On25 April 1918 (re-adopted 20 March 1989)
Design ByCommission led by Jonas Basanavičius
National Day16 February (Restoration of the State Day)
National SongTautiška giesmė (National Anthem of Lithuania)
Flag Ratio3:5
ColorsYellow, Green, Red
DesignHorizontal tricolor with yellow (top), green (middle), and red (bottom)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of YellowRepresents the sun, light, and prosperity
Meaning of GreenSymbolizes nature, freedom, and hope
Meaning of RedRepresents courage and the blood shed for the nation
Historical SignificanceSymbol of national identity and independence from foreign rule
Unique FeatureOne of the Baltic tricolor flags with strong folk symbolism
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