Flag of Hungary
The flag of Hungary has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and green. The current design dates from 1957. Hungary is in Europe, and its capital is Budapest. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Budapest |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 9.6 million |
| Area | 93,028 km² |
| Currency | Hungarian forint |
| Colors | red, white and green |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1957 |
Which one is the flag of Hungary?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Italy
Bulgaria
IranQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- The Danube cuts through me from north to south.
- My language is related to Finnish and to none of my neighbors' languages.
- The largest lake in Central Europe lies on my land.
- Hot springs under my capital feed grand bath houses.
- My capital is called Budapest.
Flags of the neighbors
Austria
Croatia
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
UkraineWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Hungary?
Red, white and green. The flag of Hungary has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Hungary?
Budapest.
Which flags look like the flag of Hungary?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Italy, Bulgaria, Iran.
When was the flag of Hungary adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1957.
What is the population of Hungary?
About 9.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 93,028 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.