Flag of Benin
The flag of Benin has a design all of its own. Its colors are green, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1990. Benin is in Africa, and its capital is Porto-Novo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Porto-Novo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 14.5 million |
| Area | 112,622 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | green, yellow and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1990 |
Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government.
Which one is the flag of Benin?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Guinea
Mali
SenegalFlags of the neighbors
Burkina Faso
Niger
Nigeria
TogoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Benin?
Green, yellow and red. The flag of Benin has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Benin?
Porto-Novo. Porto-Novo is the official capital; Cotonou is the seat of government.
Which flags look like the flag of Benin?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Guinea, Mali, Senegal.
When was the flag of Benin adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1990.
What is the population of Benin?
About 14.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 112,622 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.