World Flags
1 / 15Can you identify the flags of countries around the world?
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Which country's flag features a red circle on a white background?
About World Flags
Give your memory a workout with World Flags: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Can you identify the flags of countries around the world? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
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. 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. 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.
4. Which European country's flag features a white cross on a red background?
Answer: Switzerland
Switzerland's flag features a bold white cross centered on a red square background. It is one of only two square sovereign-state flags in the world (the other being Vatican City).
5. The Union Jack is the flag of which country?
Answer: United Kingdom
The Union Jack (or Union Flag) is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland).
Things you'll learn along the way
- Canada's flag, adopted in 1965, features a red maple leaf on a white square flanked by two red vertical bands. The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since the 18th century.
- Lebanon's flag features a green cedar tree centered on a white stripe between two horizontal red stripes. The cedar of Lebanon is an ancient symbol of the country, mentioned in the Bible.
- Ethiopia's green, yellow, and red flag is one of the oldest in Africa. These Pan-African colors have been adopted by many other African nations as symbols of African independence and unity.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Can I print World Flags?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Flags fits comfortably in one sitting.
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