Kyrgyzstan
red field with a yellow sun in the center having 40 rays
representing the 40 Kyrgyz tribes; on the obverse side the rays run
counterclockwise, on the reverse, clockwise; in the center of the
sun is a red ring crossed by two sets of three lines, a stylized
representation of a "tunduk" - the crown of a traditional Kyrgyz
yurt; red symbolizes bravery and valor, the sun evinces peace and
wealth
Laos
three horizontal bands of red (top), blue (double width), and
red with a large white disk centered in the blue band; the red bands
recall the blood shed for liberation; the blue band represents the
Mekong River and prosperity; the white disk symbolizes the full moon
against the Mekong River, but also signifies the unity of the people
under the Pathet Lao, as well as the country's bright future
Latvia
three horizontal bands of maroon (top), white (half-width),
and maroon; the flag is one of the older banners in the world; a
medieval chronicle mentions a red standard with a white stripe being
used by Latvian tribes in about 1280
Lebanon
three horizontal bands consisting of red (top), white
(middle, double width), and red (bottom) with a green cedar tree
centered in the white band; the red bands symbolize blood shed for
liberation, the white band denotes peace, the snow of the mountains,
and purity; the green cedar tree is the symbol of Lebanon and
represents eternity, steadiness, happiness, and prosperity
Lesotho
three horizontal stripes of blue (top), white, and green in
the proportions of 3:4:3; the colors represent rain, peace, and
prosperity respectively; centered in the white stripe is a black
Basotho hat representing the indigenous people; the flag was
unfurled in October 2006 to celebrate 40 years of independence
Liberia
11 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom)
alternating with white; a white five-pointed star appears on a blue
square in the upper hoist-side corner; the stripes symbolize the
signatories of the Liberian Declaration of Independence; the blue
square represents the African mainland, and the star represents the
freedom granted to the ex-slaves; according to the constitution, the
blue color signifies liberty, justice, and fidelity, the white color
purity, cleanliness, and guilelessness, and the red color
steadfastness, valor, and fervor
note: the design is based on the US flag
Libya
plain green; green is the traditional color of Islam (the
state religion)
Liechtenstein
two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red with
a gold crown on the hoist side of the blue band; the colors may
derive from the blue and red livery design used in the
principality's household in the 18th century; the prince's crown was
introduced in 1937 to distinguish the flag from that of Haiti
Lithuania
three equal horizontal bands of yellow (top), green, and
red; yellow symbolizes golden fields, as well as the sun, light, and
goodness; green represents the forests of the countryside, in
addition to nature, freedom, and hope; red stands for courage and
the blood spilled in defense of the homeland
Luxembourg
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and
light blue; similar to the flag of the Netherlands, which uses a
darker blue and is shorter; the coloring is derived from the Grand
Duke's coat of arms (a red lion on a white and blue striped field)