Flags of Africa

Flag of Djibouti

The flag of Djibouti has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are light blue, green, white and red. On it: a triangle and a star. The current design dates from 1977. Djibouti is in Africa, and its capital is Djibouti. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.

Flag of Djibouti

Facts at a glance

CapitalDjibouti
ContinentAfrica
Population1.2 million
Area23,200 km²
CurrencyDjiboutian franc
Colorslight blue, green, white and red
Proportions2:3
In use since1977

Which one is the flag of Djibouti?

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 Djibouti?
Light blue, green, white and red. The flag of Djibouti has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of Djibouti?
Djibouti.
Which flags look like the flag of Djibouti?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Somalia, Micronesia, Comoros.
When was the flag of Djibouti adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1977.
What is the population of Djibouti?
About 1.2 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 23,200 km².

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