Flag of Indonesia
The flag of Indonesia has two horizontal stripes. Its colors are red and white. The current design dates from 1950. Indonesia is in Asia, and its capital is Jakarta. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Jakarta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 283.5 million |
| Area | 1,904,569 km² |
| Currency | Indonesian rupiah |
| Colors | red and white |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1950 |
Jakarta is the capital; a new capital, Nusantara, is being built on Borneo.
Which one is the flag of Indonesia?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Austria
Poland
SingaporeQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I am spread over thousands of islands between two oceans.
- No country on Earth has more Muslims than I do.
- One of my islands alone holds more people than Russia.
- In 1883 one of my volcanoes exploded so loudly it was heard thousands of kilometers away.
- My largest city is called Jakarta.
Flags of the neighbors
Timor-Leste
Malaysia
Papua New GuineaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Indonesia?
Red and white. The flag of Indonesia has two horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Indonesia?
Jakarta. Jakarta is the capital; a new capital, Nusantara, is being built on Borneo.
Which flags look like the flag of Indonesia?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Austria, Poland, Singapore.
When was the flag of Indonesia adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1950.
What is the population of Indonesia?
About 283.5 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,904,569 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.