The flag of Lithuania consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width: yellow at the top, green in the middle, and red at the bottom. Yellow symbolizes the country's wealth and the sun, representing hope and prosperity. Green stands for the forests, nature, and the fertility of the land. Red represents the courage, strength, and the blood shed for Lithuania’s independence. The flag was first adopted in 1918 when Lithuania declared its independence and was later reinstated in 1989 after the country regained independence from the Soviet Union. The colors are deeply rooted in Lithuania's cultural and historical identity.