Guess the Flag
Guess the Flag: 15 rounds. Look at each clue, pick the right answer and beat the clock. No sign-up, instant score, and every answer revealed at the end.
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Guess the flag is one of the most popular geography games in the world, and this round packs 15 flags into a few quick minutes. It starts with ones most people know, such as the red disc on white, and climbs to real challenges from the Pacific, Central Asia and southern Africa. Each question shows the flag as a picture. Pick the country, see if you are right, and read a short note on what the colours and symbols mean.
This guess the flag game suits teenagers and adults, quiz-night teams and students revising world geography. Teachers can put it on a classroom screen as a warm-up, and families can play it together on one phone. Your score appears straight away, and the full list of guess the flag answers is printed lower on the page, so you can check every result or study before trying again.
Flags are easier to remember once you know the story behind them. Many share colours for a reason. Green, yellow and red recur across Africa because of Ethiopia's long independence. Look-alike pairs, such as Ireland and Cote d'Ivoire, become simple once you remember which colour sits next to the flagpole.
Fun fact: Nepal has the only national flag in the world that is not a rectangle. It is made from two stacked pennants and is taller than it is wide.
Guess the Flag questions with answers
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Let's start easy. Which country does this flag belong to?
- Bangladesh
- Japan
- Palau
- South Korea
Answer: Japan. Japan's Hinomaru is a red disc, the sun, on plain white. Bangladesh also has a red disc, but on a green field.
This flag was adopted in 1965 after a long national debate. Whose flag is it?
- Peru
- Austria
- Canada
- Lebanon
Answer: Canada. Canada's maple leaf flag was first raised on 15 February 1965, now marked as National Flag of Canada Day.
Name the country that flies this flag.
- Brazil
- Portugal
- Jamaica
- Colombia
Answer: Brazil. Brazil's blue globe carries 27 stars, one for each state plus the Federal District, under the motto 'Ordem e Progresso'.
Careful, this one has a near-twin. Which country's flag is this?
- Italy
- Cote d'Ivoire
- India
- Ireland
Answer: Ireland. Ireland's tricolour runs green, white, orange from the flagpole. Cote d'Ivoire uses the same colours in reverse, with orange next to the pole.
Which East Asian country does this flag represent?
- Mongolia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Vietnam
Answer: South Korea. The Taegukgi has a red-and-blue yin-yang circle with four black trigrams standing for heaven, earth, water and fire.
This is one of only two square national flags. Which country is it?
- Switzerland
- Denmark
- Tonga
- Georgia
Answer: Switzerland. Switzerland and Vatican City are the only sovereign states with square flags. Denmark's red flag has an off-centre white cross and is rectangular.
An eagle on a cactus eating a snake. Whose flag is it?
- Italy
- Mexico
- Hungary
- Bolivia
Answer: Mexico. Mexico's coat of arms recalls the Aztec legend: the gods told them to build their city, Tenochtitlan, where they saw this eagle.
Which African country's flag shows a traditional shield and two crossed spears?
- Ghana
- Uganda
- Tanzania
- Kenya
Answer: Kenya. Kenya's black, red and green flag carries a Maasai shield and spears, symbolising the defence of freedom.
The tree on this flag is a famous symbol of the country. Which one?
- Canada
- Lebanon
- Cyprus
- Israel
Answer: Lebanon. The green cedar of Lebanon sits on a white band between two red stripes. Cedar wood from this region was prized in the ancient world.
This is the only national flag that is not a rectangle. Which country flies it?
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
Answer: Nepal. Nepal's flag is two stacked pennants with a moon and a sun. It is also the only national flag taller than it is wide.
A golden lion holding a sword. Which country's flag is this?
- Iran
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Maldives
Answer: Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka's Lion Flag adds green and orange stripes at the hoist, and four bo leaves in the corners around the lion.
The creature on this flag is the 'Thunder Dragon'. Which country is it?
- China
- Nepal
- Bhutan
- Wales
Answer: Bhutan. Bhutan calls itself Druk Yul, land of the Thunder Dragon. Yellow stands for the king's authority and orange for Buddhist tradition.
Turquoise sky, a golden sun and a steppe eagle. Which Central Asian country is this?
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Kazakhstan
Answer: Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's sun has 32 rays above a soaring steppe eagle, with a traditional ornament running down the hoist side.
Hard one: this flag shows a hoe, a book and a rifle. Whose is it?
- Angola
- Zimbabwe
- Mozambique
- Namibia
Answer: Mozambique. Mozambique's emblem crosses an AK-47 with a hoe over an open book: defence, agriculture and education.
Final round: a frigatebird over a rising sun and ocean waves. Which Pacific nation?
- Kiribati
- Fiji
- Tuvalu
- Samoa
Answer: Kiribati. Kiribati's three white wavy stripes stand for the ocean and its three island groups: the Gilbert, Phoenix and Line Islands.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Guess the Flag questions with answers?
Right here. Every flag in this guess the flag quiz with answers is listed in the answer key on this page, with a short explanation of the design. Open the answers section after you play to check your score, or use it as a study list.
What are some hard Guess the Flag questions?
Look-alike flags and flags with detailed emblems catch most players out. In this quiz the toughest are Mozambique (a rifle, hoe and book), Kiribati (a frigatebird over a rising sun) and Ireland, which is easily confused with Cote d'Ivoire because the colours are reversed.
How many questions are in this Guess the Flag quiz?
There are 15 flags, ordered from easy to hard. Most people finish in about four minutes. Each round shows one flag and four country names to choose from.
Can I play the Guess the Flag quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free, needs no account and works in any browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You see your score instantly and can share it to challenge friends.