Flag of Cyprus
The flag of Cyprus is a single-colored field with an emblem. Its colors are white, orange and green. On it: a map and a plant. The current design dates from 2006. Cyprus is in Europe, and its capital is Nicosia. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Nicosia |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1.4 million |
| Area | 9,251 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | white, orange and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 2006 |
Which one is the flag of Cyprus?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
MaltaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in the eastern Mediterranean.
- I am the third largest island in my sea.
- A line has divided me since 1974.
- Two areas on my island still belong to the United Kingdom.
- My capital is called Nicosia.
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Cyprus?
White, orange and green. The flag of Cyprus is a single-colored field with an emblem.
What is the capital of Cyprus?
Nicosia.
Which flags look like the flag of Cyprus?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Malta.
When was the flag of Cyprus adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2006.
What is the population of Cyprus?
About 1.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 9,251 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.