Flags of Africa

Flag of Chad

The flag of Chad has three vertical stripes. Its colors are blue, yellow and red. The current design dates from 1959. Chad is in Africa, and its capital is N'Djamena. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Chad

Facts at a glance

CapitalN'Djamena
ContinentAfrica
Population20.3 million
Area1,284,000 km²
CurrencyCentral African CFA franc
Colorsblue, yellow and red
Proportions2:3
In use since1959

Which one is the flag of Chad?

Flags people mix up with this one

These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.

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What people also ask

What colors are on the flag of Chad?
Blue, yellow and red. The flag of Chad has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Chad?
N'Djamena.
Which flags look like the flag of Chad?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Guinea, Moldova, Andorra.
When was the flag of Chad adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1959.
What is the population of Chad?
About 20.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,284,000 km².

Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.