Latvia
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The Latvian flag features a dark maroon (carmine) field divided by a narrow white horizontal stripe through the middle. According to legend, the flag originated when a wounded Latvian leader was wrapped in a white sheet, which became stained with blood on both sides. It is one of the oldest flags in the world, documented since 1280.
The Latvian flag's maroon color is unique among national flags and is described in law as 'carmine,' a deep red with brownish undertones.
Adopted: 1918
