Flag of Barbados
The flag of Barbados has three vertical stripes. Its colors are blue, yellow and black. On it: a weapon. The current design dates from 1966. Barbados is in North America, and its capital is Bridgetown. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 282,500 |
| Area | 430 km² |
| Currency | Barbadian dollar |
| Colors | blue, yellow and black |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1966 |
Which one is the flag of Barbados?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bahamas
Belize
GuyanaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Barbados?
Blue, yellow and black. The flag of Barbados has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Barbados?
Bridgetown.
Which flags look like the flag of Barbados?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bahamas, Belize, Guyana.
When was the flag of Barbados adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1966.
What is the population of Barbados?
About 282,500 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 430 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.