Countries & Flags.
Test your knowledge of world flags and the countries they represent. From stars and stripes to dragons and tricolours – can you match them all?
Countries and Flags
About Countries & Flags Quiz
Test your knowledge of nations around the world and the flags they proudly fly. This quiz dives into global geography, iconic designs, historical banners, and the stories behind every color and symbol.
From stars and stripes to dragons and tricolours, you’ll face country–flag matchups, capital cities, regional groupings, and fascinating flag facts. Challenge yourself and see if you can recognize the world—one flag at a time!
Quiz Examples
Example questions include:
- Which country does the flag below belong to?
- What country does this flag represent?
- Which country’s flag features a red circle on a white background?
- What is the only national flag that is not rectangular?
- Which country’s flag includes a dragon?
- How many stars are on the flag of New Zealand?
How It Works
This quiz features 10 multiple-choice questions with options A to D, randomly selected from our bank of questions. You might be lucky and get more questions from a topic you know well. Remember, the goal here is to test your knowledge!
Time Slot
You have 120 seconds to complete 10 questions. This means you’ll need to race against time and answer each question as quickly and accurately as possible. Goodluck!
Countries and Flags in the World.
There are 195 sovereign countries in the world today, each represented by a unique national flag that serves as a powerful symbol of identity, history, and pride.
These colorful banners carry deep meaning: red often stands for bravery or revolution, blue for liberty or the sea, green for nature or prosperity, while stars, crosses, crescents, animals, and weapons reflect cultural heritage, religious beliefs, or historic struggles.
From the simple elegance of Japan’s rising sun to the intricate coat of arms on Mexico’s tricolor, from Libya’s once-plain green field to Nepal’s one-of-a-kind double-pennant shape—the only non-rectangular national flag—every design is distinct. Some, like the Union Jack or the Stars and Stripes, are instantly recognizable worldwide; others belong to tiny island nations few have heard of.
A handful even change regularly, such as Afghanistan or Libya in recent years.
Together, these 195 flags form a dazzling global tapestry, waving over capitals, embassies, and stadiums, reminding us of the incredible diversity of our planet. How many can you name at a glance?
Countries and Flags Quiz FAQs
How many national flags are there?
There are 195 officially recognized sovereign countries in the world, each with its own unique national flag. Add the two UN observer states (Vatican City and Palestine) and you get 197 distinct national flags flying today—each one a colorful story of history, pride, and identity.
Which is the oldest flag in the world?
The oldest national flag in the world is Denmark’s Dannebrog, a white Scandinavian cross on a red background, first used in 1219 during the Battle of Lyndanisse (now Tallinn, Estonia). According to legend, it fell from the sky as a divine sign of victory. It holds the Guinness World Record for continuous use since at least 1370, predating others like Austria’s (1230) or Scotland’s Saltire (late 1300s).
What is the study of flags called?
The study of flags is called vexillology (from the Latin “vexillum,” meaning flag or banner). Vexillologists research flag history, symbolism, design principles, and usage. The term was coined in 1957 by American scholar Whitney Smith, who also founded the Flag Research Center and the international journal Flag Bulletin.
What is the rarest color on national flags?
The rarest colour on national flags is purple. Only two sovereign countries use it: Dominica (the parrot’s wings) and Nicaragua (a faint rainbow arc). Purple was historically extremely expensive to produce, so almost no flag adopted it. Next rarest is pink (never appears) and brown (only Kazakhstan and Belize in small amounts).
Are all flags rectangular?
No, not all national flags are rectangular. Nepal’s flag is the only one shaped like two stacked pennants, while Switzerland and Vatican City use perfect squares. Most others are rectangular, but a few (like Qatar or Tonga) have slight variations such as swallowtails or jagged edges.
Which country has the most colorful flag?
Belize is widely regarded as the country with the most colorful national flag. Its vibrant design features twelve colors: red, blue, green, white, black, yellow, orange, brown, pink, purple, light blue, and gold—far more than any other flag. The central coat of arms includes tools, a ship, and a mahogany tree, adding even more detail and hues.
Which flags are square-shaped?
Only two sovereign countries have perfectly square national flags: Switzerland (a white cross on red) and Vatican City (yellow and white halves with papal tiara and keys). All other national flags are rectangular or uniquely shaped (like Nepal’s double pennant).
Which country’s flag is the hardest to recognize?
Turkmenistan’s national flag is widely considered the hardest to recognize, thanks to its dizzyingly complex design: a vertical green stripe edged in gold rug patterns, a central carpet motif with five guls (one for each province), ornate borders, crescents, and five stars symbolizing the president’s family.
This intricate Central Asian tapestry overwhelms the eye, making it tough to recall or identify quickly. Runners-up include near-identical pairs like Chad and Romania (blue-yellow-red vertical tricolors, differing only in blue shade) or Indonesia and Monaco (red-over-white horizontals).
Note: Some vexillologists consider Libya’s former plain green flag (1977–2011) the hardest to recognize, as it was the only national flag in history with just one solid color and no symbols, text, or markings whatsoever.
Which flag only uses one color?
Libya’s flag from 1977 to 2011 was the world’s only solid single-color national flag—a plain green rectangle with no symbols, text, or markings. It represented Colonel Gaddafi’s vision of a “pure” revolutionary state. No other sovereign country has ever flown a completely monochromatic flag.
What is the most common color on world flags?
Red is the most common color on world flags, appearing on about 75% of them. It usually symbolizes bravery, revolution, or the blood of heroes. White (peace and purity) and blue (freedom and sky) follow closely, while green, yellow, and black are also widespread.
Which country’s flag features a maple leaf?
Canada’s national flag, known as the Maple Leaf or “L’Unifolié,” proudly features a bold red eleven-pointed maple leaf centered on a white field, flanked by two vertical red bands. Adopted in 1965, it’s one of the world’s most instantly recognizable flags.
Which flag is the only one to feature a modern firearm?
Mozambique’s national flag is the only one in the world that features a modern firearm—an AK-47 with a fixed bayonet—crossed with a hoe on an open book, all above a yellow star. Adopted in 1983, it symbolizes the country’s armed struggle for independence and defense of its sovereignty.
Which country’s flag is the only one to feature an actual building?
Cambodia’s national flag is the only one in the world to feature an actual building: a striking depiction of Angkor Wat, the iconic 12th-century temple complex. Centered on a blue-and-red triband, this historic landmark makes Cambodia’s flag instantly recognizable and uniquely architectural.
Which national flag has the most stars?
The United States national flag has the most stars of any sovereign country’s flag, with 50 white five-pointed stars arranged in alternating rows on a blue canton, each star representing one state. Brazil follows with 27 stars depicting Southern Hemisphere constellations. No other current national flag exceeds 50 stars.