Lithuania Flag
Flag Date of Adoption
1918
Flag Symbolism
three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and redYellow is the color of the sun symbolizing light, prosperity, nobility, honesty and spiritual greatness. The green is the color of vegetation, symbolizing the beauty of nature, life, hope, freedom and joy. Red is the color of the land and of blood, symbolizing love, daring, courage and blood shed for the Fatherland.
Lithuania National Anthem
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| Anthem History | "Tautiška Giesme" is the national anthem of Lithuania. It was written in 1898 by Dr. Vincas Kudirka and became the official national anthem in 1919. |
| Anthem Lyrics |
Lietuva, Tevyne musu, Tu didvyriu žeme, Iš praeities Tavo sunus Te stiprybe semia. Tegul Tavo vaikai eina Tegul saule Lietuvoj Tegul meile Lietuvos |
| Anthem Lyrics English |
Lithuania Our Homeland, land of heroes, let your sons draw strength from the past. May your children walk Let the sun eliminate May the love for Lithuania |