Flag of Malawi
The flag of Malawi has three horizontal stripes. Its colors are black, red and green. On it: a sun. The current design dates from 2012. Malawi is in Africa, and its capital is Lilongwe. Below: key facts, the story behind the design, the flags it gets mixed up with and a quick quiz.
Facts at a glance
| Capital | Lilongwe |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 21.7 million |
| Area | 118,484 km² |
| Currency | Malawian kwacha |
| Colors | black, red and green |
| Proportions | 2:3 |
| In use since | 2012 |
Which one is the flag of Malawi?
Flags people mix up with this one
These are the wrong answers that trip players up most in Quible’s flag quiz.
Kenya
Uganda
GhanaFlags of the neighbors
Mozambique
Tanzania
ZambiaWhat people also ask
What colors are on the flag of Malawi?
Black, red and green. The flag of Malawi has three horizontal stripes.
What is the capital of Malawi?
Lilongwe.
Which flags look like the flag of Malawi?
In Quible’s flag quiz, players most often confuse it with Kenya, Uganda, Ghana.
When was the flag of Malawi adopted?
The current design has been in use since 2012.
What is the population of Malawi?
About 21.7 million (World Bank, 2024). Area: 118,484 km².
Country data: mledoze/countries (ODbL); population: World Bank, 2024. Flags: flag-icons (MIT). Flag facts, look-alikes and riddles: the Quible app.