Flag of India
The flag of India has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are orange, white, green and blue. On it: a disc. The current design dates from 1947. India is in Asia, and its capital is New Delhi. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1.5 billion |
| Area | 3,287,590 km² |
| Currency | Indian rupee |
| Colors | orange, white, green and blue |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1947 |
Which one is the flag of India?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ireland
Niger
Ivory CoastQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- Mountains guard my north, and I have coast on three sides.
- Over 20 languages are officially recognized here.
- Since 2023 I have been the most populous country on Earth.
- A white marble mausoleum from the 17th century stands here.
- My capital is called New Delhi.
Flags of the neighbors
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Myanmar
China
Nepal
PakistanWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of India?
Orange, white, green and blue. The flag of India has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of India?
New Delhi.
Which flags look like the flag of India?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ireland, Niger, Ivory Coast.
When was the flag of India adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1947.
What is the population of India?
About 1.5 billion (World Bank, 2024). Area: 3,287,590 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.