Flag of Greece
The flag of Greece has nine horizontal stripes. Its colors are blue and white. On it: a cross. The current design dates from 1978. Greece is in Europe, and its capital is Athens. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Athens |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 10.4 million |
| Area | 131,990 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | blue and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1978 |
Which one is the flag of Greece?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Israel
Uruguay
FinlandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the Mediterranean.
- Over 6,000 islands and islets belong to me.
- Theater and democracy started here over 2,500 years ago.
- The first modern Olympic Games took place here in 1896.
- My capital is called Athens.
Flags of the neighbors
Albania
Bulgaria
Turkey
North MacedoniaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Greece?
Blue and white. The flag of Greece has nine horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Greece?
Athens.
Which flags look like the flag of Greece?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Israel, Uruguay, Finland.
When was the flag of Greece adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1978.
What is the population of Greece?
About 10.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 131,990 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.