Flag of Cameroon
The flag of Cameroon has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, red and yellow. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1975. Cameroon is in Africa, and its capital is Yaoundé. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Yaoundé |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 29.1 million |
| Area | 475,442 km² |
| Currency | Central African CFA franc |
| Colors | green, red and yellow |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1975 |
Which one is the flag of Cameroon?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Senegal
Guinea
MaliFlags of the neighbors
Central African Republic
Chad
Republic of the Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
NigeriaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Cameroon?
Green, red and yellow. The flag of Cameroon has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Cameroon?
Yaoundé.
Which flags look like the flag of Cameroon?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Senegal, Guinea, Mali.
When was the flag of Cameroon adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1975.
What is the population of Cameroon?
About 29.1 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 475,442 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.