Flag of Colombia
The flag of Colombia has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are yellow, blue and red. The current design dates from 1861. Colombia is in South America, and its capital is Bogotá. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 52.9 million |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² |
| Currency | Colombian peso |
| Colors | yellow, blue and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1861 |
Which one is the flag of Colombia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ecuador
Venezuela
RomaniaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I have coasts on two oceans.
- More bird species have been counted here than anywhere else on Earth.
- My mild arabica beans are sold as a brand of their own.
- I carry the name of a seafarer who never set foot on my soil.
- My capital is called Bogotá.
Flags of the neighbors
Brazil
Panama
PeruWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Colombia?
Yellow, blue and red. The flag of Colombia has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Colombia?
Bogotá.
Which flags look like the flag of Colombia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ecuador, Venezuela, Romania.
When was the flag of Colombia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1861.
What is the population of Colombia?
About 52.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,141,748 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.