Latvia

About the flag

Correct: Latvia. The flag’s deep carmine red with a narrow white horizontal stripe (ratio 2:1:2) sets it apart. Austria’s red‑white‑red bands are equal width, while Liechtenstein and Andorra use different layouts and emblems. A 13th‑century chronicle tells that a wounded Latvian leader’s blood‑stained cloth left a white stripe in the middle, inspiring this design—one of the world’s oldest flags. It was adopted in 1918 and restored in 1990 after Soviet rule, symbolizing perseverance and independence. Memory tip: Latvia = long maroon fields with a slim “snow” line; Austria = equal stripes; Liechtenstein/Andorra = symbols and different color patterns.