Flag of Belarus
The flag of Belarus has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, green and white. The current design dates from 2012. Belarus is in Europe, and its capital is Minsk. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Minsk |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 9.1 million |
| Area | 207,600 km² |
| Currency | Belarusian ruble |
| Colors | red, green and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 2012 |
Which one is the flag of Belarus?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bulgaria
Hungary
LatviaFlags of the neighbors
Lithuania
Poland
Russia
UkraineWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Belarus?
Red, green and white. The flag of Belarus has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Belarus?
Minsk.
Which flags look like the flag of Belarus?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bulgaria, Hungary, Latvia.
When was the flag of Belarus adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2012.
What is the population of Belarus?
About 9.1 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 207,600 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.