Flag of Ecuador
The flag of Ecuador has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are yellow, blue and red. On it: a coat of arms or emblem and an animal. The current design dates from 1860. Ecuador is in South America, and its capital is Quito. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 18.1 million |
| Area | 276,841 km² |
| Currency | United States dollar |
| Colors | yellow, blue and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1860 |
Which one is the flag of Ecuador?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Colombia
Venezuela
PeruFlags of the neighbors
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Ecuador?
Yellow, blue and red. The flag of Ecuador has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Ecuador?
Quito.
Which flags look like the flag of Ecuador?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Colombia, Venezuela, Peru.
When was the flag of Ecuador adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1860.
What is the population of Ecuador?
About 18.1 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 276,841 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.