Flag of Burundi
The flag of Burundi shows a cross. Its colors are green, white and red. On it: a cross, a disc and a star. The current design dates from 1967. Burundi is in Africa, and its capital is Gitega. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Gitega |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 14 million |
| Area | 27,834 km² |
| Currency | Burundian franc |
| Colors | green, white and red |
| Proportions | 3:5 |
| In use since | 1967 |
Which one is the flag of Burundi?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Rwanda
Uganda
MalawiFlags of the neighbors
DR Congo
TanzaniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Burundi?
Green, white and red. The flag of Burundi shows a cross.
What is the capital of Burundi?
Gitega.
Which flags look like the flag of Burundi?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Rwanda, Uganda, Malawi.
When was the flag of Burundi adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1967.
What is the population of Burundi?
About 14 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 27,834 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.