Flag of Italy
The flag of Italy has three vertical stripes. Its colors are green, white and red. The current design dates from 1946. Italy is in Europe, and its capital is Rome. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Rome |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 59 million |
| Area | 301,336 km² |
| Currency | Euro |
| Colors | green, white and red |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1946 |
Which one is the flag of Italy?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Hungary
Mexico
IrelandQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I lie in southern Europe.
- Two other states lie entirely inside my territory.
- My shape looks like a boot.
- More UNESCO World Heritage Sites stand here than in any other country.
- My capital is called Rome.
Flags of the neighbors
Austria
France
San Marino
Slovenia
Switzerland
Vatican CityWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Italy?
Green, white and red. The flag of Italy has three vertical stripes.
What is the capital of Italy?
Rome.
Which flags look like the flag of Italy?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Hungary, Mexico, Ireland.
When was the flag of Italy adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1946.
What is the population of Italy?
About 59 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 301,336 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.