Lithuanian Flag Description:
The flag of Lithuania consists of three equal sized horizontal stripes- the top stripe
is yellow; the middle one is green; and the bottom strips is red.
Lithuanian Flag Meaning:
Lithuanian's flag colors are based on the country's traditional national dress - the yellow stripe represents the sun, Lithuania's fields of wheat and prosperity; the green symbolizes
the country's forests, flora and hope; and the red stands for the blood spilt for independence, courage and the people's love
for Lithuania.
Lithuanian Flag History:
The Lithuanian flag was adopted on March 20, 1989, as Lithuania adopted its old tricolor
flag as its offical flag in March of 1989. The Lithuanian flag had previously been used during Lithuania's period of independence
from Russia - from 1918 to 1940. It was created in 1918 replacing the historical red flag featuring the Vytis or white knight
on a horse, which had been used by Lithuania for centuries. The Soviet Union took control of the country again in 1944 and
outlawed the flag. On September 20, 1989, Lithuania proclaimed independence from the Soviet Union.
Interesting Flag Facts:
Homeowners in all three Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are obliged
to fly their nations flags on the Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian independence days. Failure to fly the national flag could
result in a fine.
