Flag of Lebanon
The flag of Lebanon has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are red, white and green. On it: a plant. The current design dates from 1943. Lebanon is in Asia, and its capital is Beirut. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Beirut |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 5.8 million |
| Area | 10,452 km² |
| Currency | Lebanese pound |
| Colors | red, white and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 1943 |
Which one is the flag of Lebanon?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Canada
Peru
AustriaFlags of the neighbors
Israel
SyriaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Lebanon?
Red, white and green. The flag of Lebanon has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Lebanon?
Beirut.
Which flags look like the flag of Lebanon?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Canada, Peru, Austria.
When was the flag of Lebanon adopted?
The current design has been in use since 1943.
What is the population of Lebanon?
About 5.8 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 10,452 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.