Europe
Latvia Flag
The dark red (carmine) stripes represent Latvian identity. Legend says a wounded Latvian chief was carried on a white sheet, leaving red stains on both sides.
Capital
Riga
Continent
Europe
Population
1.9 million
Flag symbolism
The dark red (carmine) stripes represent Latvian identity. Legend says a wounded Latvian chief was carried on a white sheet, leaving red stains on both sides.
Did you know?
Latvia is home to the world's first decorated Christmas tree, in Riga in 1510.