Flag of the Gambia
The flag of the Gambia has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, green, blue and white. The current design dates from 1965. Gambia is in Africa, and its capital is Banjul. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Banjul |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2.8 million |
| Area | 10,689 km² |
| Currency | dalasi |
| Colors | red, green, blue and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1965 |
Which one is the flag of the Gambia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Gabon
Sierra Leone
GuineaFlags of the neighbors
SenegalWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of the Gambia?
Red, green, blue and white. The flag of the Gambia has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of the Gambia?
Banjul.
Which flags look like the flag of the Gambia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Gabon, Sierra Leone, Guinea.
When was the flag of the Gambia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1965.
What is the population of the Gambia?
About 2.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 10,689 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.