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Flag of Lithuania

Flag of Lithuania
LT · 3:5

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Yellow represents the sun, light, and goodness. Green symbolizes the beauty of nature, freedom, and hope. Red stands for the blood and courage of those who died for Lithuania.

History

Adopted in 1918 during Lithuania's first period of independence. It was banned during the Soviet occupation but re-adopted on March 20, 1989, prior to the re-establishment of independence.

Construction

A 3:5 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of yellow, green, and red.

Country Specifications

Capital
Vilnius
Population
2.9M
Languages
Lithuanian
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Baltics
Landlocked
No
ISO 3166-1
LT

Flag Identification

Adopted
March 20, 1989
Proportions
3:5 (≈0.60)
Total Colors
3
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands

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Sources

  • Britannica
  • CIA World Factbook