Two horizontal bands of carmine red (top and bottom) with a narrow white band between, in proportions 2:1:2. Carmine red ('Latvian red') is darker than ordinary red and represents the blood of patriots. White represents truth and honour. First adopted in 1922; restored in 1990. According to legend, the flag was used by Latvian tribes as early as 1280. Practise the Latvia flag in the Flagzio Europe flag quiz across all eight game modes.