Flag of Brunei
The flag of Brunei is divided diagonally. Its colors are yellow, white, black and red. On it: a coat of arms or emblem, a crescent and writing. The current design dates from 1959. Brunei is in Asia, and its capital is Bandar Seri Begawan. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 462,700 |
| Area | 5,765 km² |
| Currency | Brunei dollar, Singapore dollar |
| Colors | yellow, white, black and red |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1959 |
Which one is the flag of Brunei?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Malaysia
Singapore
IndonesiaFlags of the neighbors
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Brunei?
Yellow, white, black and red. The flag of Brunei is divided diagonally.
What is the capital of Brunei?
Bandar Seri Begawan.
Which flags look like the flag of Brunei?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia.
When was the flag of Brunei adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1959.
What is the population of Brunei?
About 462,700 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 5,765 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.