National Flag Of Latvia
The Current National Flag Of Latvia was officially adopted On February 27, 1990. The current design of the flag was used by independent Latvia from 1918 until the country was occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940. The use of the Flag Of Latvia was suppressed during Soviet rule. Soviet Latvian symbols were replaced on February 27, 1990, and the 1918–40 flag was again readopted as the Latvia National Flag at the time of independence on August 21, 1991.
Design And Meaning Of The Flag
The National Flag Of Latvia is a carmine red with a white horizontal stripe. The flag consists of three horizontal stripes – wider crimson stripes are located at the top and at the bottom and narrower white one is in-between. Based on the aforementioned historical record, the present-day Flag Of Latvia was designed by artist Ansis Cīrulis in May 1917. The White color of the Latvia National Flag stands for right and truth, the honor of free citizens and trustworthiness. But the red represents the blood that has been shed in the recent past.
History Of The Flag
The Latvian National Flag is one of the oldest in the world. The National Flag Of Latvia has a long history, as it was first mentioned in the chapters of the Rhymed Chronicle of Livonian in the 13th century. The Latvia National Flag and the national coat of arms were affirmed in this format by a special parliamentary decree of the Republic of Latvia passed on 15 June 1921.
The USSR invaded Latvia In 1940. The end divided the country divided by governance into three partitions between the Latvians, Soviets and the Germans. The Flag Of Latvia was changed to red with a hammer and sickle in the corner with Latin LPSR (Latvijas Padomju Sociālistiskā Republika) above them in gold in a serif font. Latvia regained its independence from the Soviet Union on August 21, 1991, and the flag was restored.
Some Information About Flag:
In Which Year, The National Flag Is Adopted?
Ans: On February 27, 1990
What Are The Colours of The Flag?
Ans: carmine red with white
What Do The Colours of The Flag Means?
Ans: The White color of the Latvia National Flag stands for right and truth, the honor of free citizens and trustworthiness. But the red represents the blood that has been shed in the recent past.
Who Is The Designer of The Flag?
Ans: Ansis Cīrulis
