flags of the world
Welcome to Flags of the World Quiz Questions, created for those who like to test their memory and eye for detail. Here you will find quiz questions and answers that mix recognition, history and symbolism: colours, shapes, stars, stripes, arms and unusual proportions. The questions are suitable for casual players who want a free online quiz, but with a level that sometimes requires you to connect multiple clues. You'll get everything from nations with similar designs to flags with unusual shapes, special rules and regional variations. Each question has a short, clear answer and a factual explanation, so you can quickly learn something new even when you guess wrong. Perfect for a break, a challenge with friends or pure general knowledge.
A flag is more than just a piece of cloth
A national flag is one of the most powerful symbols a country has. It represents its history, values and the identity of its people. The colours and symbols are rarely random; they carry deep meanings. Blue can symbolise the sea or freedom, red can stand for courage or blood spilled in the fight for independence, and green often represents nature or agriculture. Stars can symbolise states, unity or hope. Learning about the world's flags is therefore not just a memory exercise, but a journey into the soul and history of a country, packaged in a simple and powerful visual symbol.
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Round 1
Which country has a national flag that is not rectangular?
Answer: Nepal
The flag of Nepal consists of two triangles joined together. It is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular, and has unique rules of proportion in its constitution.
Which nation's flag shows a dragon in yellow against a red background?
Answer: Bhutan
The flag of Bhutan features a white dragon holding jewels, and the background is yellow and orange-red. The motif is linked to the traditions of the state and symbolises both power and prosperity.
Which country has a blue flag with a yellow cross that is not centred?
Answer: Sweden
The cross is offset from the pole in the Nordic cross design. This design is used by several Nordic countries and is based on an older tradition where the position of the cross gives clear direction.
Which country has a white flag with a red circle mark and no other symbols?
Answer: Japan
Often referred to as the sun disc, the design is very minimalist. The red circle represents the sun, which ties in with the country's name and historical symbolism.
Which country has a white flag with a red maple leaf in the centre?
Answer: Canada
The maple leaf is a central national symbol and is used in many contexts. The flag was adopted in 1965, replacing an earlier design with more obvious colonial elements.
Which country has a flag with a cedar tree in the centre?
Answer: Lebanon
The cedar tree is a historical symbol with strong links to the nature and culture of the region. The green tree sits on a white centrepiece, between two red fields.
Which country has a flag with a yellow sun with a face on a white background?
Answer: Uruguay
Uruguay uses a sun symbol with a face called Sol de Mayo. It is linked to the period of independence in the region and is also found in the flag of another South American country.
Which country has a flag with a cogwheel and a machete in a red field?
Answer: Angola
The symbols refer to industry and agriculture, and the composition is reminiscent of some 20th century symbols. The red and black background is linked to the country's modern history and independence.
Which country has a flag with a large white star and crescent moon on a red background?
Answer: Turkey
The crescent and star are well-known symbols in the region's history. The current design is based on older variants and has been standardised in modern times.
Which country has a flag with a coat of arms with two keepers on a blue background?
Answer: Belize
Belize has a detailed coat of arms with two men holding tools, linked to the country's history. The coat of arms is set on a blue background with red stripes at the top and bottom.
Which European country has a flag with a black double eagle on a yellow background?
Answer: Albania
The double eagle is a strong historical symbol with roots in medieval heraldry. The black eagle on a red background is one of Europe's most recognisable heraldic flags.
Which country has a flag with a white cross figure on a red square?
Answer: Switzerland
Switzerland's flag is square, which is unusual for national flags. The white cross on a red background has long been a symbol of the country and its confederation.
Which country has a flag with a red disc offset from the pole?
Answer: Bangladesh
The red disc is not centred, which is a deliberate optical adjustment. The green background and the red circle are linked to the identity and independence of the country.
Which country has a flag with three horizontal bands in the order orange, white, green?
Answer: Ireland
The colours are usually interpreted as symbols of different social groups and peace. The vertical tricolour can easily be confused with another country's similar colours in a different order.
Which country has a flag with a diagonal red cross over a white background?
Answer: England
The red cross is associated with St George and is used as the flag of England. It is also part of a larger Union flag with several layers of crosses.
Which country has a flag with a red diagonal stripe with white edges and a black field?
Answer: Trinidad and Tobago
The diagonal border is clearly delineated with white lines. The combination of red, black and white makes the flag easily recognisable and it is unique in its diagonal design.
Which country has a flag showing a yellow star alone on a red background?
Answer: Vietnam
The large star is central and symbolises unity. The red background and yellow star is a highly simplified design compared to many other flags.
Which country has a flag with a white centre and a red coat of arms with a crown?
Answer: Spain
The flag of Spain is red-yellow-red with the coat of arms near the pole. The elements of the coat of arms reflect historical kingdoms and the monarchy, and the placement distinguishes it from a pure tricolour.
Which country has a flag with a blue triangle at the pole and a white star?
Answer: Cuba
Cuba has five horizontal stripes and a red triangle with a white star. The design can be confused with another Caribbean flag with a similar structure but different colours.
Which country has a flag with a yellow diamond and a blue globe with stars?
Answer: Brazil
The blue globe contains stars corresponding to sky patterns and states. The green and yellow background is linked to historical dynasties and the country's national identity.
Which country has a flag with two blue stripes and a symbol often associated with Judaism?
Answer: Israel
The flag has two blue bands and a central symbol strongly associated with religion and identity. The design is partly based on traditional colours used in religious contexts.
Which country has a flag with a yellow star and a white crescent on a green background?
Answer: Mauritania
Mauritania has a green flag with a yellow crescent and star, and red bands in later versions. The colours are linked to regional symbolism and a modern redesign.
Which country has a flag with a red cross and four smaller crosses in a white field?
Answer: Georgia
The flag shows a large cross and four smaller crosses, often linked to historical and religious traditions. It was officially reintroduced in the 2000s after a long period of use in history.
Which country has a flag with a red and white striped background and a blue canton with stars?
Answer: USA
The horizontal stripes and stars represent historic states and the Union. The number of stars has changed over time as new states have joined.
Which country has a flag with a white elephant on a red background as its royal symbol?
Answer: Thailand
The white elephant has historically been associated with royal power and was used in older flag variants. The current flag instead has horizontal stripes in red, white and blue.
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Round 2
Which country has a flag with a large wheel in the centre to symbolise law and time?
Answer: India
The wheel in the centre has 24 spokes and is based on a historical symbol. It was placed in the white centre section to represent movement, order and a common national ideal.
Which country has a flag with a yellow eagle holding a shield with several flags?
Answer: Mexico
The design depicts an eagle with a serpent, perched on a cactus. The image is based on an older basic myth and is one of the most detailed central emblems on a national flag.
Which country has a flag with a red triangle and a yellow sun with eight rays?
Answer: Philippines
The sun has eight rays that are linked to early provinces in an independence movement. The flag also has three stars representing large island groups and a unique use in wartime.
Which country has a flag with a white cross and two green triangles with a red triangle at the pole?
Answer: Sudan
The colours follow a pan-Arabic colour tradition. The geometric layout with triangle at the pole and horizontal bars is used by several countries, but the combination here is specific.
Which country has a flag with a red field and a white cross dividing the flag into four squares?
Answer: Denmark
The Nordic cross is a common model in the region and is considered one of the oldest flag designs in continuous use. The cross is offset towards the pole.
Which country has a flag with a red-white-blue tricolour with a blue triangle and a white star?
Answer: Czech Republic
The blue triangle was added to distinguish the flag from another similar tricolour. The design has roots in previous state formations and was retained after several political changes.
Which country has a flag with two horizontal bands of blue and yellow?
Answer: Ukraine
The flag consists of two equal fields of blue at the top and yellow at the bottom. The colours are often associated with the sky and cornfields and have been used in various historical contexts.
Which country has a flag with a white star in a blue triangle and red and white stripes?
Answer: Puerto Rico
The design is closely related to another Caribbean flag but with the colours reversed. It is used by a US territory and has strong cultural and political charge.
Which country has a flag with a yellow star in a blue circle of stars?
Answer: European Union
The flag has 12 stars in a circle on a blue background. The number of stars does not represent the number of members, but is used as a symbol of unity and wholeness.
Which country has a flag with a red background and a white cross with teeth along one side?
Answer: Qatar
The serrated line marks the boundary between two colour fields and is a signature. The colour is often darker than that of a closely related neighbouring flag with a similar design.
Which country has a flag with a black star on yellow-red-green tricolour?
Answer: Ghana
The black star is a central symbol that also appears in other contexts in the region's history. The colours are linked to Pan-African ideals and the independence period.
Which country has a flag where a yellow stripe in the centre is twice as wide as the others?
Answer: Colombia
The flag has three horizontal bands, the top one being twice as high. The same basic colours are used by several countries, but the proportions and order help to distinguish them.
Which country has a flag with a red cross, a white cross and a blue field in a complex composition?
Answer: United Kingdom
The flag combines several crosses from different parts of the kingdom in a layered pattern. It is used as a national flag and has influenced many other flag designs around the world.
Which country has a flag with a yellow star and two green triangles around a black diagonal?
Answer: Jamaica
The flag of Jamaica has a yellow cross dividing the flag into four fields. It has no red, which is unusual, and the colour combination is clearly distinctive in the Caribbean.
Which country has a flag with a red wheel in the centre and two green edges?
Answer: Malawi
The red disc is a central element and is combined with green and red fields. The design has changed over time, but the current version is a strong national symbol.
Which country has a flag with a bird with outstretched wings above a shield mark?
Answer: Zimbabwe
The flag features a white triangle with a star and a stylised bird. The symbols relate to archaeological finds and the country's history, and are combined with several colour fields.
Which country has a flag with a blue background and a yellow cross reaching the edges?
Answer: Sweden
The Nordic cross shape extends to the edges of the flag and is offset towards the pole. The colour combination of blue and yellow is strongly associated with the country in international contexts.
Which country has a flag with an orange stripe on the pole and a green stripe on the fly?
Answer: Ireland
The vertical tricolour has three equally wide fields. The colour scheme is important to distinguish it from other flags with similar colours, especially when the flag is flown vertically.
Which country has a flag with a white diagonal stripe separating blue and green?
Answer: Tanzania
The flag of Tanzania has a black diagonal stripe with yellow edges, separating two colour fields. It was created after a state formation that united two former territories.
Which country has a flag with a white cross and a red background, but the flag is square?
Answer: Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the few countries with a square national flag. The white cross on a red background is a simple design that also has links to international symbols.
Which country has a flag with a large red triangle and a white star on black, white and green?
Answer: Jordan
Jordan uses a red triangle with a white star together with three horizontal colour fields. The combination follows a regional colour tradition, but the shape and position of the star is distinctive.
Which country has a flag with a blue-white-blue stripe and a symbol of an ancient city in the centre?
Answer: Greece
The flag of Greece has blue and white stripes and a cross in the canton. The design is linked to the independence period and maritime traditions, with strictly defined proportions.
Which country has a flag with a red field and a yellow emblem resembling a stylised bird?
Answer: Sri Lanka
The flag of Sri Lanka features a lion with a sword and multiple colour fields. The highly detailed design reflects the historical kingdoms and religious traditions of the country.
Which country has a flag with a blue field and a yellow star and a yellow crescent?
Answer: Malaysia
The flag of Malaysia has stripes and a blue canton with a crescent moon and star. The points of the star represent states and a federal centre, and the design is partly reminiscent of another striped flag.
Which country has a flag with three stars placed in an arc over a mountain?
Answer: Slovenia
The flag of Slovenia has a coat of arms with mountains and stars. It is easily confused with the tricolour of a neighbouring nation, but the coat of arms and the position of the stars distinguish them.
