Flag of Israel
The flag of Israel has five horizontal stripes. Its colors are white and blue. On it: a star. The current design dates from 1948. Israel is in Asia, and its capital is Jerusalem. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Jerusalem |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 10 million |
| Area | 20,770 km² |
| Currency | Israeli new shekel |
| Colors | white and blue |
| Proportions | 8:11 |
| In use since | 1948 |
Israel designates Jerusalem as its capital and seat of government; most countries do not recognize this and keep their embassies in Tel Aviv.
Which one is the flag of Israel?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Greece
Uruguay
FinlandFlags of the neighbors
Egypt
Jordan
Lebanon
Palestine
SyriaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Israel?
White and blue. The flag of Israel has five horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Israel?
Jerusalem. Israel designates Jerusalem as its capital and seat of government; most countries do not recognize this and keep their embassies in Tel Aviv.
Which flags look like the flag of Israel?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Greece, Uruguay, Finland.
When was the flag of Israel adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1948.
What is the population of Israel?
About 10 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 20,770 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.