Flag of Burkina Faso
The flag of Burkina Faso has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, green and yellow. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1984. Burkina Faso is in Africa, and its capital is Ouagadougou. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 23.5 million |
| Area | 272,967 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | red, green and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1984 |
Which one is the flag of Burkina Faso?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ghana
Ethiopia
BoliviaFlags of the neighbors
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Ivory Coast
Mali
Niger
TogoWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Burkina Faso?
Red, green and yellow. The flag of Burkina Faso has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Burkina Faso?
Ouagadougou.
Which flags look like the flag of Burkina Faso?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ghana, Ethiopia, Bolivia.
When was the flag of Burkina Faso adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1984.
What is the population of Burkina Faso?
About 23.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 272,967 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.