Flag of Iraq
The flag of Iraq has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white, black and green. On it: writing. The current design dates from 2008. Iraq is in Asia, and its capital is Baghdad. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Baghdad |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 46 million |
| Area | 438,317 km² |
| Currency | Iraqi dinar |
| Colors | red, white, black and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 2008 |
Which one is the flag of Iraq?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Yemen
Egypt
JordanFlags of the neighbors
Iran
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Syria
TurkeyWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Iraq?
Red, white, black and green. The flag of Iraq has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Iraq?
Baghdad.
Which flags look like the flag of Iraq?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Yemen, Egypt, Jordan.
When was the flag of Iraq adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2008.
What is the population of Iraq?
About 46 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 438,317 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.