Flag of Estonia
The flag of Estonia has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue, black and white. The current design dates from 1918. Estonia is in Europe, and its capital is Tallinn. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Tallinn |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1.4 million |
| Area | 45,227 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | blue, black and white |
| Proportions | 7:11 |
| In use since | 1918 |
Which one is the flag of Estonia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Latvia
Lithuania
FinlandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am the northernmost of the three Baltic states.
- My language is closely related to Finnish.
- In 1991 I became independent again, after a singing revolution.
- I am seen as a digital pioneer: voting over the internet has been possible here since 2005.
- My capital is called Tallinn.
Flags of the neighbors
RussiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Estonia?
Blue, black and white. The flag of Estonia has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Estonia?
Tallinn.
Which flags look like the flag of Estonia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Latvia, Lithuania, Finland.
When was the flag of Estonia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1918.
What is the population of Estonia?
About 1.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 45,227 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.