Flag of Angola
The flag of Angola has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, black and yellow. On it: a coat of arms or emblem, a star and a weapon. The current design dates from 1975. Angola is in Africa, and its capital is Luanda. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Luanda |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 37.9 million |
| Area | 1,246,700 km² |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza |
| Colors | red, black and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1975 |
Which one is the flag of Angola?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
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What colors are on the flag of Angola?
Red, black and yellow. The flag of Angola has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Angola?
Luanda.
Which flags look like the flag of Angola?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia.
When was the flag of Angola adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1975.
What is the population of Angola?
About 37.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,246,700 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.