Constitution

Latvia 1922 Constitution (reinstated 1991, reviewed 2016)

Chapter I. General Provisions

Article 1

Latvia is an independent democratic republic.

Article 2

The sovereign power of the State of Latvia is vested in the people of Latvia.

Article 3

The territory of the State of Latvia, within the borders established by international agreements, consists of Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme and Zemgale.

Article 4

The Latvian language is the official language in the Republic of Latvia. The national flag of Latvia shall be red with a band of white.