Flag of Iceland
The flag of Iceland shows a Nordic cross. Its colors are blue, red and white. The current design dates from 1944. Iceland is in Europe, and its capital is Reykjavík. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 386,500 |
| Area | 103,000 km² |
| Currency | Icelandic króna |
| Colors | blue, red and white |
| Proportions | 18:25 |
| In use since | 1944 |
Which one is the flag of Iceland?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Finland
Denmark
NorwayQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on the border of two continental plates.
- I get practically all my electricity from hydropower and geothermal heat.
- In 2010 one of my volcanoes shut down air traffic over Europe.
- There are no mosquitoes here, and no railway either.
- My largest city lies on the bay of Faxaflói and is called Reykjavík.
What people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Iceland?
Blue, red and white. The flag of Iceland shows a Nordic cross.
What is the capital of Iceland?
Reykjavík.
Which flags look like the flag of Iceland?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Finland, Denmark, Norway.
When was the flag of Iceland adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1944.
What is the population of Iceland?
About 386,500 (World Bank, 2024). Area: 103,000 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.