Flag of Germany
The flag of Germany has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are black, red and gold. The current design dates from 1949. Germany is in Europe, and its capital is Berlin. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 83.5 million |
| Area | 357,114 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | black, red and gold |
| Proportions | 3:5 |
| In use since | 1949 |
Which one is the flag of Germany?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Belgium
Lithuania
EstoniaQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I have coasts on two seas, and mountains only in my south.
- I border nine countries.
- For 40 years I was split into two states.
- Long stretches of my motorways have no speed limit at all.
- My capital is called Berlin.
Flags of the neighbors
Austria
Czechia
Denmark
France
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
SwitzerlandWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Germany?
Black, red and gold. The flag of Germany has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Germany?
Berlin.
Which flags look like the flag of Germany?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Belgium, Lithuania, Estonia.
When was the flag of Germany adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1949.
What is the population of Germany?
About 83.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 357,114 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.