Flag of Kuwait
The flag of Kuwait has a design all of its own. Its colors are green, red, white and black. The current design dates from 1961. Kuwait is in Asia, and its capital is Kuwait City. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 4.9 million |
| Area | 17,818 km² |
| Currency | Kuwaiti dinar |
| Colors | green, red, white and black |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 1961 |
Which one is the flag of Kuwait?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Sudan
Jordan
United Arab EmiratesFlags of the neighbors
Iraq
Saudi ArabiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Kuwait?
Green, red, white and black. The flag of Kuwait has a design all of its own.
What is the capital of Kuwait?
Kuwait City.
Which flags look like the flag of Kuwait?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Sudan, Jordan, United Arab Emirates.
When was the flag of Kuwait adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1961.
What is the population of Kuwait?
About 4.9 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 17,818 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.