Flag of Libya
The flag of Libya has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are black, red, green and white. On it: a crescent and a star. The current design dates from 2011. Libya is in Africa, and its capital is Tripoli. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Tripoli |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 7.4 million |
| Area | 1,759,540 km² |
| Currency | Libyan dinar |
| Colors | black, red, green and white |
| Proportions | 1:2 |
| In use since | 2011 |
Which one is the flag of Libya?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Tunisia
Algeria
MauritaniaFlags of the neighbors
Chad
Egypt
Niger
SudanWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Libya?
Black, red, green and white. The flag of Libya has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Libya?
Tripoli.
Which flags look like the flag of Libya?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania.
When was the flag of Libya adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2011.
What is the population of Libya?
About 7.4 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 1,759,540 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.