Flag of Ireland
The flag of Ireland has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, white and orange. The current design dates from 1937. Ireland is in Europe, and its capital is Dublin. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Dublin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 5.4 million |
| Area | 70,273 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | green, white and orange |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1937 |
Which one is the flag of Ireland?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Ivory Coast
India
ItalyQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie on an island in the Atlantic, but I share it with a neighbor.
- People call me the green island, because it rains here so often.
- My national symbol is a three-leaf shamrock.
- My national holiday on March 17 is celebrated around the world.
- My capital is called Dublin.
Flags of the neighbors
United KingdomWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Ireland?
Green, white and orange. The flag of Ireland has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin.
Which flags look like the flag of Ireland?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Ivory Coast, India, Italy.
When was the flag of Ireland adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1937.
What is the population of Ireland?
About 5.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 70,273 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.