Flag of Jordan
The flag of Jordan has a triangle along the pole side. Its colors are black, green, red and white. On it: a triangle and a star. The current design dates from 1928. Jordan is in Asia, and its capital is Amman. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Amman |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 11.6 million |
| Area | 89,342 km² |
| Currency | Jordanian dinar |
| Colors | black, green, red and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1928 |
Which one is the flag of Jordan?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Sudan
Kuwait
United Arab EmiratesQuib’s riddle
Five clues from the game Mystery Country in Quible. How many did you need?
- I have almost no coastline, just a short window on one gulf.
- The lowest point on any land surface on Earth lies on my border.
- A city carved into red rock sits in my south.
- Millions of refugees from my neighbors have found shelter with me.
- My capital is called Amman.
Flags of the neighbors
Iraq
Israel
Palestine
Saudi Arabia
SyriaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Jordan?
Black, green, red and white. The flag of Jordan has a triangle along the pole side.
What is the capital of Jordan?
Amman.
Which flags look like the flag of Jordan?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Sudan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates.
When was the flag of Jordan adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1928.
What is the population of Jordan?
About 11.6 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 89,342 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.