Flag of Egypt
The flag of Egypt has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and black. On it: a coat of arms or emblem, an animal and writing. The current design dates from 1984. Egypt is in Africa, and its capital is Cairo. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Cairo |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 116.5 million |
| Area | 1,002,450 km² |
| Currency | Egyptian pound |
| Colors | red, white and black |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1984 |
Which one is the flag of Egypt?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Iraq
Syria
YemenQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- Most of me lies in Africa, a piece of me in Asia.
- One of the most important shipping routes in the world runs through me.
- Almost my whole population lives along one single river.
- The only surviving one of the seven ancient wonders stands here.
- My capital is called Cairo.
Flags of the neighbors
Israel
Libya
Palestine
SudanWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Egypt?
Red, white and black. The flag of Egypt has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo.
Which flags look like the flag of Egypt?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Iraq, Syria, Yemen.
When was the flag of Egypt adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1984.
What is the population of Egypt?
About 116.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,002,450 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.