Flag of Latvia
The flag of Latvia has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are maroon and white. The current design dates from 1990. Latvia is in Europe, and its capital is Riga. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Riga |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1.9 million |
| Area | 64,559 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | maroon and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1990 |
Which one is the flag of Latvia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Austria
Estonia
PolandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.
- My language is one of only two living Baltic languages left.
- My old town is famous for its Art Nouveau houses.
- Every five years tens of thousands of people sing together here at a song festival.
- My capital is called Riga.
Flags of the neighbors
Belarus
Lithuania
RussiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Latvia?
Maroon and white. The flag of Latvia has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Latvia?
Riga.
Which flags look like the flag of Latvia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Austria, Estonia, Poland.
When was the flag of Latvia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1990.
What is the population of Latvia?
About 1.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 64,559 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.