Flag Identification
1 / 15Can you identify countries by their flag descriptions?
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Which country has a flag with a red circle on a white background?
About Flag Identification
Can you identify countries by their flag descriptions? Flag Identification packs 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. Which country has a flag with a red circle on a white background?
Answer: Japan
Japan's flag, known as the Nisshoki or Hinomaru, features a red circle representing the sun on a white background.
2. Which country's flag features a maple leaf?
Answer: Canada
Canada's flag features a red maple leaf on a white square between two red vertical stripes. It was adopted in 1965.
3. Which country has horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold (top to bottom)?
Answer: Germany
Germany's flag features three horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold from top to bottom, adopted after World War II.
4. Which country's flag consists of a green background with a white crescent and star?
Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan's flag features a green background with a white crescent moon and five-pointed star, plus a white vertical stripe on the left.
5. Which country's flag has a Union Jack in the top-left corner and stars representing the Southern Cross?
Answer: Australia
Australia's flag features the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross constellation. New Zealand's flag also has a Union Jack and Southern Cross, but with only four red stars.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Ireland's flag features vertical stripes of green, white, and orange from left to right. Italy's flag has green, white, and red stripes.
- Israel's flag features a blue Star of David (Magen David) centered on a white field between two horizontal blue stripes.
- Nepal's flag is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular or square. It consists of two stacked triangles.
Frequently asked questions
Is Flag Identification free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Flag Identification — 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 Flag Identification take?
Most players finish Flag Identification 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 Flag Identification?
If you enjoyed this memory games 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 Flag Identification?
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.
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