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Which country's flag features a blue Star of David on a white background with blue stripes?

About World Flags

Can you identify the flags of countries around the world? This free general knowledge activity is built for older adults who want clear, readable browser-based games without sign-up friction.

General knowledge games mix recall, reasoning, and pattern recognition to keep each round varied and mentally engaging. This quiz includes 15 questions, so it works well as a quick session or as part of a longer brain-training routine. A printable version is available if you prefer offline play or want to share the game at home, in a classroom, or in a group setting.

About World Flags

World Flags is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Can you identify the flags of countries around the world? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. Which country's flag features a red circle on a white background?

    Answer: Japan

    Japan's flag, known as the Nisshoki or Hinomaru ('circle of the sun'), features a red circle centered on a white rectangular background. It has been the national flag since 1999 officially, though used much longer.

  2. 2. The Stars and Stripes is the nickname for which country's flag?

    Answer: United States

    The Stars and Stripes is the popular name for the flag of the United States. It features 50 stars representing the 50 states and 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies.

  3. 3. Which country's flag is the only national flag that is not rectangular or square?

    Answer: Nepal

    Nepal's flag is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular or square. It consists of two stacked triangles, representing the Himalayan Mountains and the two main religions of the nation.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in World Flags?

World Flags has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

Is World Flags free to play?

Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including World Flags — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.

How long does World Flags take?

Most players finish World Flags in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

What's a good follow-up after World Flags?

If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

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