Flag of Bhutan
The flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally. Its colors are yellow, orange and white. On it: an animal. The current design dates from 1969. Bhutan is in Asia, and its capital is Thimphu. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Thimphu |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 791,500 |
| Area | 38,394 km² |
| Currency | Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee |
| Colors | yellow, orange and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1969 |
Which one is the flag of Bhutan?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Nepal
Sri Lanka
MyanmarFlags of the neighbors
China
IndiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Bhutan?
Yellow, orange and white. The flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally.
What is the capital of Bhutan?
Thimphu.
Which flags look like the flag of Bhutan?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar.
When was the flag of Bhutan adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1969.
What is the population of Bhutan?
About 791,500 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 38,394 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.