Flag of the DR Congo
The flag of the DR Congo is divided diagonally. Its colors are light blue, red and yellow. On it: a star. The current design dates from 2006. DR Congo is in Africa, and its capital is Kinshasa. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kinshasa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 109.3 million |
| Area | 2,344,858 km² |
| Currency | Congolese franc |
| Colors | light blue, red and yellow |
| Proportions | 3:4 |
| In use since | 2006 |
Which one is the flag of the DR Congo?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Namibia
Tanzania
BotswanaFlags of the neighbors
Angola
Burundi
Central African Republic
Republic of the Congo
Rwanda
South Sudan
Uganda
ZambiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the DR Congo?
Light blue, red and yellow. The flag of the DR Congo is divided diagonally.
What is the capital of the DR Congo?
Kinshasa.
Which flags look like the flag of the DR Congo?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana.
When was the flag of the DR Congo adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2006.
What is the population of the DR Congo?
About 109.3 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 2,344,858 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.