Flag of Costa Rica
The flag of Costa Rica has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue, white and red. The current design dates from 1848. Costa Rica is in North America, and its capital is San José. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | San José |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 5.1 million |
| Area | 51,100 km² |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón |
| Colors | blue, white and red |
| Proportions | 3:5 |
| In use since | 1848 |
Which one is the flag of Costa Rica?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Thailand
North Korea
NetherlandsQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in Central America, and volcanoes run down my middle.
- I abolished my army in 1949.
- About a quarter of my land is under protection.
- Almost all my electricity comes from water, wind and heat out of the ground.
- My capital is called San José.
Flags of the neighbors
Nicaragua
PanamaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Costa Rica?
Blue, white and red. The flag of Costa Rica has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
San José.
Which flags look like the flag of Costa Rica?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Thailand, North Korea, Netherlands.
When was the flag of Costa Rica adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1848.
What is the population of Costa Rica?
About 5.1 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 51,100 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.