Flags of the World Quiz
Can you identify countries by their flags? This quiz describes famous flags from around the world and challenges you to name the country. Test your vexillology knowledge and see how many flags you can identify!
About this quiz
What this quiz is about
Can you identify countries by the description of their flags? The quiz runs 10 multiple-choice questions, and after each answer you see the correct one with a short explanation of the fact behind it.
Try a few questions
Here is a preview of the kind of questions you will face. Answers and explanations are revealed as you play.
1. Which country's flag features a red circle centred on a plain white background?
- ASouth Korea
- BJapan
- CBangladesh
- DChina
2. Which country's flag has a maple leaf at its center?
- ACanada
- BIreland
- CLebanon
- DNew Zealand
3. Which country's flag features a dark green field with a white crescent moon and star, plus a white vertical bar along the hoist?
- ASaudi Arabia
- BTurkey
- CPakistan
- DAlgeria
How scoring works
- Score points for each of the 10 multiple-choice questions — every question has exactly one right answer.
- Your final score places you in a tier, up to Flag Expert for a near-perfect run.
- After each answer you get a short explanation of the fact behind the question, and the full quiz takes about 4 minutes.
All 3 possible results
Every outcome has its own page with the full write-up, so you can compare before or after you play.
Flag Expert
Outstanding! You have an incredible eye for flags and a deep knowledge of world nations. You could identify flags from across the globe with ease. A true vexillology master!
Flag Enthusiast
Well done! You can identify many of the world's flags and know the key symbols and colors. Keep exploring world flags and you'll master them all in no time!
Flag Spotter
Flags are a beautiful way to learn about different countries and cultures! Start by learning the flags of your neighboring countries and expand from there. You'll be surprised how quickly you improve!
What your result means
Scores are meant to be beaten: retake the quiz to improve your tier, or send the challenge link to a friend and see who knows more.