Flag of Guinea-Bissau
The flag of Guinea-Bissau has a design all of its own. Its colors are red, yellow, green and black. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1973. Guinea-Bissau is in Africa, and its capital is Bissau. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Bissau |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2.2 million |
| Area | 36,125 km² |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Colors | red, yellow, green and black |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1973 |
Which one is the flag of Guinea-Bissau?
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What colors are on the flag of Guinea-Bissau?
Red, yellow, green and black. The flag of Guinea-Bissau has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau.
When was the flag of Guinea-Bissau adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1973.
What is the population of Guinea-Bissau?
About 2.2 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 36,125 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.