Flag of the Dominican Republic
The flag of the Dominican Republic shows a cross. Its colors are blue, red and white. On it: a cross, a coat of arms or emblem and writing. The current design dates from 1863. Dominican Republic is in North America, and its capital is Santo Domingo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 11.4 million |
| Area | 48,671 km² |
| Currency | Dominican peso |
| Colors | blue, red and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1863 |
Which one is the flag of the Dominican Republic?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Haiti
Cuba
PanamaFlags of the neighbors
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the Dominican Republic?
Blue, red and white. The flag of the Dominican Republic shows a cross.
What is the capital of the Dominican Republic?
Santo Domingo.
Which flags look like the flag of the Dominican Republic?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Haiti, Cuba, Panama.
When was the flag of the Dominican Republic adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1863.
What is the population of the Dominican Republic?
About 11.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 48,671 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.